BOCKING
Bocking
The surname Bocking is of English origin and is often found in the east of England, particularly in the county of Essex. It is believed to be of locational origin, deriving from the village of Bocking in Essex, which is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Bochinga". The village's name is thought to come from the Old English word "boc", meaning beech tree, and "ingas", meaning people or descendants.
The Bocking surname has ancient roots in the region, with records of individuals bearing this name dating back several centuries. The name may have originally been used to identify individuals who hailed from the village of Bocking or who lived near a beech tree.
Over time, individuals with the surname Bocking have spread beyond Essex and can now be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and even overseas. Like many surnames, the pronunciation and spelling of Bocking may have evolved over the years, leading to variations in different branches of the family.
In contemporary times, individuals with the Bocking surname can be found in a variety of professions and walks of life. Some may have retained a connection to their ancestral roots in Essex, while others have moved further afield.
The surname Bocking, with its links to a specific geographic location, serves as a reminder of the importance of local history and heritage in the study of British surnames.
There are approximately 624 people named Bocking in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Bocking.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Frank
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Jane
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan