Hockaday Family History
Hockaday Name Meaning
English (Devon and Cornwall): nickname from Middle English Hocedei Hokedey ‘Hockday’ the second Tuesday after Easter Sunday. Hockday was an important term day when rents and dues were paid etc. and from the 14th century it was also a popular festival. The name may denote someone born at this time of year. Compare Pentecost and Christmas .
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022