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Cooks (surname)
Cooks is a surname. Notable people with the name include: *Brandin Cooks (born 1993), American football player *Bridget R. Cooks, American art historian and curator *Carlos A. Cooks (1913–1966), American activist *Elijah Cooks (born 1998), American football player *Johnie Cooks (1958–2023), American football player *Judah Cooks (born 1976), American soccer player and coach *Kerry Cooks (born 1974), American football player and coach *Micah Cooks (born 1981), American soccer player *R. Graham Cooks, American chemist *Rayford Cooks (born 1982), American football player *Terrence Cooks (born 1966), American football player *Xavier Cooks (born 1995), Australian basketball player *Zach Cooks (born 1999), American basketball player See also *Davita Vance-Cooks, American business executive *Cookes, surname *Cook (surname) {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, as the forename, or at the end; the number of surnames given to an individual also varies. As the surname indicates genetic inheritance, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations; for example, a woman might marry and have a child, but later remarry and have another child by a different father, and as such both children could have different surnames. It is common to see two or more words in a surname, such as in compound surnames. Compound surnames can be composed of separate names, such as in traditional Spanish culture, they can be hyphenated together, or may contain prefixes. Using names has been documented in even the oldest historical records. Examples of surnames are documented in the 11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandin Cooks
Brandin Tawan Cooks (born September 25, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State, where he received consensus All-American honors, and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. After three seasons with New Orleans, Cooks played one season for the New England Patriots and two seasons for the Los Angeles Rams before joining the Texans in 2020. Early life Cooks was born in Stockton, California to Worth Cooks Sr. and Andrea Cooks on September 25, 1993. Worth Sr. died of a heart attack when Brandin was six years old and Cooks and his three brothers, Fred, Worth Jr., and Andre, were thereafter raised by their mother. He attended Lincoln High School in Stockton, where he played high school football for the Trojans. As a sophomore, he recorded 29 receptions for 600 yards and seven touchdowns. As a junior, he had 46 receptions for 783 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridget R
Bridget is an Irish female name derived from the Gaelic noun ''brígh'', meaning "power, strength, vigor, virtue". An alternate meaning of the name is "exalted one". Its popularity, especially in Ireland, is largely related to the popularity of Saint Brigid of Kildare, who was so popular in Ireland she was known as "Mary of the Gael". This saint took on many of the characteristics of the early Celtic goddess Brigid, who was the goddess of agriculture and healing and possibly also of poetry and fire. One of her epithets was "Brigid of the Holy Fire".Todd (1998), p. 23 In German and Scandinavian countries, the popularity of the name spread due to Saint Bridget of Sweden. In the Irish language, the name is spelled ''Brighid'' or ''Bríd'' and is pronounced "breed" or "breej". In the Scottish Gaelic language, the name is spelled ''Brìghde'' and is pronounced "breej-eh" At one time the name was so popular for Irish girls that Bridey was used as a slang term for an Irish girl in Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos A
Carlos may refer to: Places ;Canada * Carlos, Alberta, a locality ;United States * Carlos, Indiana, an unincorporated community * Carlos, Maryland, a place in Allegany County * Carlos, Minnesota, a small city * Carlos, West Virginia ;Elsewhere * Carlos (crater), Montes Apenninus, LQ12, Moon; a lunar crater near Mons Hadley People * Carlos (given name), including a list of name holders * Carlos (surname), including a list of name holders Sportspeople * Carlos (Timorese footballer) (born 1986) * Carlos (footballer, born 1995), Brazilian footballer * Carlos (footballer, born 1985), Brazilian footballer Others * Carlos (Calusa) (died 1567), king or paramount chief of the Calusa people of Southwest Florida * Carlos (DJ) (born 1966), British DJ * Carlos (singer) (1943—2008), French entertainer * Carlos the Jackal, a Venezuelan terrorist *Carlos (DJ) (born 2010) Guyanese DJ Arts and entertainment * ''Carlos'' (miniseries), 2010 biopic about the terrorist Carlos the Jackal * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elijah Cooks
Elijah Stephen Cooks (born October 13, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack before transferring to the San Jose State Spartans and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jaguars after the 2023 NFL draft. Early life Born in Santa Maria, California, Cooks grew up there and initially attended St. Joseph High School, where he played football and basketball. Midway through his tenth grade year, Cooks moved to Atascadero and transferred to Atascadero High School. As a senior at Atascadero in 2016, Cooks tallied 56 catches for 966 yards and 15 touchdowns, winning the Pac 5 Offensive Player of the Year award. College career Nevada Cooks committed to play football for the University of Nevada at Reno on February 1, 2017. He chose Nevada over Hawaii, Wyoming, Fresno State, and San Jose State, the team he later played for. In five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnie Cooks
Johnie Earl Cooks (born November 23, 1958) is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the Baltimore Colts as the second overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'4", . linebacker from Mississippi State University, Cooks played in ten NFL seasons from 1982 to 1991 for the Colts, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns. He was a member of the Giants when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 20–19 in Super Bowl XXV. Cooks was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. College career Johnie Cooks played college football at Mississippi State where he earned four letters, and earned a degree in physical education. During his college career, he amassed 373 tackles, 241 of those unassisted. During his junior year, he recorded a career high 24 tackles in a game against Auburn. He was also the defensive MVP in the 1981 Hall of Fame Bowl. He was named a 1st team SEC and 1st team AP All-American.1992 Cleveland Browns Media Guide Professional care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judah Cooks
Judah Cooks is a retired American soccer midfielder and former coach of the D.C. United Academy U-18 team. He played professionally in Major League Soccer and the USL A-League and was a member of the United States men's national under-17 soccer team at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship. Youth Cooks graduated from Walt Whitman High School where he was a two-time high school All-American soccer player. In addition to his outstanding high school career, Cooks also played all four games for the United States men's national under-17 soccer team at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship, scoring four goals. Cooks signed a letter of intent to attend and play soccer at Rutgers University. In the fall of 1995, Cooks entered the University of Maryland. Cooks played two seasons with the Terps (1996–1997) before leaving school early to turn professional. His younger brother Micah Cooks also played professionally at D.C. United, both of them playing on the same team from 2000 through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerry Cooks
Kerry Cooks (born March 28, 1974) is an American football coach and former player. Biography Cooks was born on March 28, 1974 in Dallas, Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he was a team captain on the football team, and is married with two children. Cooks was inducted into the Irving Independent School District Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Professional playing career Cooks was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1998 and later that year signed and played with the Green Bay Packers. He would also play with the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars before retiring from the NFL before playing with the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL in 2001. Coaching career After having coached at the high school level, Cooks joined the Kansas State Wildcats as a graduate assistant in 2003. He later coached defensive backs at Western Illinois and Minnesota. Cooks spent four seasons at the University of Wisconsin coaching defensive backs. From 2010–2014, he served a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Micah Cooks
Micah Cooks (born February 7, 1981) is a former American soccer player who played for D.C. United in the MLS. He is the younger brother of fellow professional soccer player Judah Cooks Judah Cooks is a retired American soccer midfielder and former coach of the D.C. United Academy U-18 team. He played professionally in Major League Soccer and the USL A-League and was a member of the United States men's national under-17 soccer t .... Career statistics Club ;Notes References 1981 births Living people American soccer players Association football midfielders Association football forwards D.C. United players MLS Pro-40 players Northern Virginia Royals players Major League Soccer players USL Championship players USL Second Division players {{US-footy-forward-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rayford Cooks
Rayford Cooks (born August 25, 1962) is a former American football defensive end. He played for the Houston Oilers in 1987. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cooks, Rayford 1962 births Living people American football defensive ends North Texas Mean Green football players Houston Gamblers players Montreal Alouettes players Houston Oilers players BC Lions players National Football League replacement players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrence Cooks
Terrence Kenneth Cooks (born October 25, 1966) is a former American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF). He played for the New England Patriots of the NFL, and the San Antonio Riders of the WLAF. Cooks played collegiately at Nicholls State University Nicholls State University is a public university in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Founded in 1948, Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System. Originally named Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the university is named for Francis T. Nicholl .... References 1966 births Living people American football linebackers New England Patriots players Nicholls Colonels football players Players of American football from New Orleans San Antonio Riders players {{linebacker-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xavier Cooks
Xavier Cooks (born 19 August 1995) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Winthrop Eagles, where he was named the 2018 Big South Conference Player of the Year. In 2022, he helped the Sydney Kings win the NBL championship while earning Grand Final MVP honours. Early life Cooks was born in Ballarat, Victoria to father Eric and mother Josie. His father is an African-American expatriate who became a naturalised citizen of Australia, and his mother is Australian. He was raised alongside siblings Georgia and Dominique, the latter of which formerly played professional basketball for the Illawarra Hawks. His father played college basketball for St. Mary's College in California before relocating to Australia to pursue a professional career in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) and National Basketball League. The family moved to Wollongong when Xavier was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
