Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
MEDLOCK
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
MEDLOCK. Probably Matlock, co. Derby. A jjortiou of Manchester is, however, called Chorlton-upon-Medlock.
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