Hello Listers, I've just found this list & decided to join. I am wondering if anyone has the slightest idea of the origin of my surname, COOKNELL. It is also the subject of my 'One Name Study', & it would be lovely to be able to add the origin of the name to my files. Unfortunately, I have never met a soul who was ever able to help ! I do know that the surname stretches back over many centuries in England, mainly in the county of Northants, & has taken the forms Cooknoe, Cookenhall, Cucknell besides. Does anyone have any ideas, or any advice for me to follow ? Many Thanks, Terry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.273 / Virus Database: 143 - Release Date: 16/08/01