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Information about Cooke
Cooke is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "coc," meaning "cook." The name was traditionally an occupational surname for a cook or someone who worked in a kitchen. Over time, it has become a common surname in English-speaking countries.
Notable People with the Surname Cooke
- Alistair Cooke (1908–2004), a British-American journalist and broadcaster.
- Sam Cooke (1931–1964), an American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
- Jay Cooke (1821–1905), an American financier who helped finance the Union war effort during the American Civil War.
- Terence Cooke (1921–1983), an American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
