BLACKLOCK
Blacklock
Blacklock is a surname of Scottish origin. The name is of ancient heritage, deriving from the Old English words "black," meaning dark or swarthy, and "locc," denoting a lock of hair.
The Blacklock surname is most commonly found in Scotland and northern England, particularly in the historical county of Cumberland. The Blacklock family has a long and illustrious history, with records dating back to the early medieval period.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Blacklock include the poet and hymn-writer Alexander Blacklock (1721-1791), who was known for his literary contributions during the Enlightenment period.
The Blacklock surname is a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of the British Isles and continues to be borne by individuals around the world.
There are approximately 1,820 people named Blacklock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,554th most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Blacklock.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Katy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
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