POCK
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:
- 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