FLOCK
Flock
The surname Flock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "flocc," meaning a group or troop. It is an occupational surname, typically given to someone who herded or gathered animals, particularly sheep.
The Flock family name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Flock, Floke, and Phelocke. It has been found in different regions of England, particularly in rural areas where sheep farming was common.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Flock have contributed to various fields, including agriculture, commerce, and academia. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and emigration.
Today, the surname Flock continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, symbolising a connection to the heritage of sheep farming and the communities associated with it.
There are approximately 65 people named Flock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Flock.
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