Kokkalakis

Kokkalakis is a surname of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word "kokkalis" (κόκκαλης), which means bone or shard. The suffix "-akis" (-άκης) is a common Cretan diminutive suffix, suggesting a connection to Crete or a patronymic origin from someone named Kokkalis.

The surname is found primarily in Greece, with a notable concentration in Crete. Like many surnames, it likely originated as a descriptor of a person, possibly an ancestor who was thin or had a distinctive bone structure, or perhaps was associated with the trade of bone carving or the handling of bones. Over time, it became a hereditary family name.

Variations in spelling may exist due to transliteration from Greek to other alphabets, although "Kokkalakis" is the most common anglicized form. The distribution of the surname within Greece reflects historical migration patterns and family settlement. Families bearing the Kokkalakis surname can be found throughout Greece and in Greek diaspora communities worldwide, particularly in countries with significant Greek immigration.