CADDOCK
Caddock
Caddock is a Welsh surname with historical ties to Britain. The name is of Celtic origin and is believed to have originated from the Welsh personal name "Cadog" or "Cadoc", derived from the Welsh elements "cad" meaning battle and "gawr" meaning lion, denoting a brave or fierce warrior. The suffix "-ock" is a common Anglicisation of Welsh names, leading to the formation of the surname Caddock.
People with the surname Caddock can trace their ancestry to Wales, particularly regions such as Glamorgan and Monmouthshire. The name has a long history in Welsh culture, with notable individuals bearing the surname playing significant roles in Welsh society.
As with many surnames, the prominence and distribution of the name Caddock have varied over time. Migration, marriage, and socio-economic factors have influenced the spread of the surname, with some branches of the Caddock family establishing themselves in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Today, individuals with the surname Caddock can be found across various professions and walks of life, enriching the diversity of British society. The name continues to be a source of pride and connection for those who bear it, reflecting the enduring legacy of Welsh heritage within the wider British cultural tapestry.
There are approximately 167 people named Caddock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Caddock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Herbert
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Ronald
- Simon
Female
- Alison
- Allison
- Diane
- Gemma
- Helen
- Julie
- Olga
- Ruth
- Toni
- Tracey
- Veronica
- Victoria