BROCK
Brock
Brock is an English and Scottish surname of Old English and Old Norse origin, derived from the word "broc" meaning "badger". The surname is of toponymic origin and refers to individuals who lived near badger setts or areas where badgers were found.
Origin
The surname Brock is recorded in England dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have been introduced by Scandinavian settlers during the Viking invasions of the 8th to 11th centuries. The name was later anglicised to Brock, with variations such as Broc and Brocke also being used.
Distribution
The surname Brock is most commonly found in parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Devon. In Scotland, it is also present but less frequent. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Thomas Brock – a renowned English sculptor known for his works, including the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace.
- Lou Brock – an American professional baseball player, known for his career with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Joan Brock – a British Paralympic athlete who competed in the Paralympic Games.
Famous Fictional Characters
- Brock – a character in the popular animated television series "Pokémon", known for his knowledge of Pokémon breeding and type advantages.
The surname Brock continues to be passed down through generations within families, connecting individuals to their ancestors and heritage.
There are approximately 6,362 people named Brock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,489th most common surname in Britain. Around 98 in a million people in Britain are named Brock.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Broce
- Broack
- Broc
- Broak
- Broaks
- Broackes
- Brocca
- Brockas
- Borck
- Brocke
- Brocki
- Braock
- Broakes
- Brockes
- Brockey
- Brockie
- Brockies
- Brockis
- Brocks
- Brockus
- Brockway
- Brocq
- Brok
- Broka
- Broke
- Brokes
- Brokie
- Broks
- Brokx
- Brox
- Brroks
- Brocas
- Brockel
- Brocken
- Brocker
- Brocket
- Brockly
- Brockoway
- Brocus
- Brokas
- Barrack
- Barrick
- Birk
- Borg
- Bourke
- Brack
- Bragg
- Brigg
- Brook
- Brooke
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.