JAYCOCK
Jaycock
Jaycock is a British surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English personal name "Jaco," which itself is a form of the name "James." The addition of "cock" is a common suffix in medieval English surnames, often used to denote the son of a man named Jack or Jacob.
The earliest recorded instance of the Jaycock surname dates back to the 14th century in the Worcestershire region of England. Over the centuries, bearers of the Jaycock surname have been found in various counties across England, with concentrations in Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Staffordshire.
The Jaycock surname has evolved over time, with variations including Jaycocks, Jaycox, and Jacox. Like many surnames of English origin, the spelling of Jaycock has been subject to variations due to dialectal influences and phonetic changes.
Individuals bearing the Jaycock surname have been involved in a variety of occupations throughout history, including agriculture, trade, and skilled craftsmanship. The surname may also be linked to specific geographical locations or landmarks where early bearers of the name resided.
Today, the Jaycock surname continues to be borne by individuals in the United Kingdom and beyond, representing a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames with roots deep in the country's history and heritage.
There are approximately 314 people named Jaycock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Jaycock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aran
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- Ian
- Ivan
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Oliver
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Anna
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Jean
- Lisa
- Louise
- Pamela
- Samantha
- Susan