The name cockroach derives from the Spanish language cucaracha meaning cockroach. The transition of the word from Spanish to English came from the slang over time from “cuc-a-racha” to “cock-roach”. The scientific name derives from the Latin name for the insect.
Looked it up since I didn't know.
What did the cockroach say to the man who wanted to squash it?
"you're just jealous, because i can make your wife scream louder than you can."