HILLOCK
Hillock
Hillock is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word hyll, meaning "hill," and lacu, meaning "Stream." The surname likely originated as a toponymic name for someone who lived by a hill with a stream.
The earliest recorded instances of the Hillock surname date back to the medieval period in England. Variants of the surname can also be found, such as Hillocks.
Over time, individuals bearing the surname Hillock have been scattered across different regions of the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Midlands.
The Hillock surname has been passed down through generations, and descendants of families bearing this name can still be found in various parts of the British Isles and around the world.
Research into genealogy and family history has allowed individuals with the surname Hillock to uncover their ancestral roots and trace the migration patterns of their family over the centuries.
Today, the Hillock surname continues to be a part of Britain's rich tapestry of family names, reflecting the country's diverse history and heritage.
There are approximately 135 people named Hillock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hillock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Edmund
- James
- Jeremy
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Terence
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anna
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Kirsty
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan