Pock

Surname Origin: English

Meaning: Pock is an English surname of unclear origin and meaning. It is believed to have multiple possible origins, including being a topographic name for someone who lived by a natural pit or hollow, possibly deriving from the Old English word "poc" meaning a cavity or a pit. Another potential origin could be the Middle English word "poc" which referred to a pustule or swelling, indicating a possible association with a place named after such a feature.

Distribution: The surname Pock is found predominantly in England, particularly in areas such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Notable Individuals:

  1. John Pock (1890–1965) - An English author known for his works on historical fiction set in medieval England.

Coat of Arms: The coat of arms for the Pock surname features a shield with a red background, three silver cross crosslets, and a golden lion rampant.

Variants: Variants of the surname Pock include Pocke and Pockes.

There are approximately 27 people named Pock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Pock.

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

Female

  • Gemma
  • Valerie
  • Veronika

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