MORTLOCK
Mortlock
The Mortlock surname is of English origin, deriving from the Old English pre-7th century word "mor", meaning "marsh" combined with "loc", which translates to "enclosure" or "settlement". The name Mortlock thus likely referred to someone who lived near a marshy area or enclosure.
Historical records show that the Mortlock family name dates back to the early 13th century in the East Anglia region of England. Variations of the surname include Mortloke and Mortlocke.
Members of the Mortlock family have been associated with a variety of occupations, with some working as farmers, tradespeople, or in the maritime industry. The surname has spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with Mortlocks now residing in various parts of the world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Mortlock include William Mortlock, a renowned agriculturalist in the 19th century, and Emily Mortlock, a prominent suffragette in the early 20th century.
Today, the Mortlock surname continues to be found within British society, representing a lineage rich in history and tradition.
There are approximately 1,920 people named Mortlock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,358th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Mortlock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Alison
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan