KNOCK
Knock
Origin and Meaning
The surname Knock has its origins in Scotland, particularly in the region of Lanarkshire. It is derived from the Old English word "cnocc," which refers to a hillock or small hill. The name likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a prominent hillock or mound.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Knock is relatively rare, with most occurrences found in Scotland and neighbouring areas in the United Kingdom. Variants of the name may include Knoke, Knoak, and Knocke.
Notable Individuals
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There are approximately 1,011 people named Knock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,323rd most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Knock.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alexandra
- Cheryl-jamie
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jessica
- Joan
- Julie
- Karen
- Louise
- Lucy
- Lynette
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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