CHARNOCK

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Charnock

Charnock is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English personal name "Ceornuc," meaning "bold or fierce." The surname is believed to have originated in the county of Lancashire, in the north-west of England, where the village of Charnock Richard is located.

The Charnock family has a long history in Lancashire, and the surname can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name has various spellings, including Chernock, Charnocke, and Charlock, reflecting the evolving nature of English spelling over the centuries.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Charnock include Roger Charnock, a prominent landowner in Lancashire during the 16th century, and Myles Charnock, a renowned botanist and plant collector in the 19th century.

Today, the surname Charnock is relatively rare but continues to be found predominantly in the Lancashire region and among the British diaspora worldwide. Charnock remains a proud symbol of the history and heritage of the Lancashire people, reflecting their resilience and strength through the ages.

There are approximately 2,974 people named Charnock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,015th most common surname in Britain. Around 46 in a million people in Britain are named Charnock.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Andrew
David
Ian
James
John
Martin
Michael
Paul
Richard
Robert
Stephen
Thomas

Female

Cj
Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Irene
Jean
Julie
Lisa
Margaret
Patricia
Rebecca
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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