Cooksey is an English surname. It is commonly found in the West Midlands, originally given to people from Cooksey in Worcestershire. Notable people with the surname include:Danny Cooksey, American actor David Cooksey, British businessman Donald Cooksey (1892–1977), American physicist Ernie Cooksey (1980–2008), English footballer Frank C. Cooksey, American politician and environmental activist John Cooksey, American physician and politician Mark Cooksey, English video game musician. Patricia Cooksey, American jockey Scott Cooksey, English footballer Cleophus Cooksey Jr., American serial killer
