POOK
Pook
The surname Pook has its origins in England and is of Old English pre-7th century origins. It is a metonymic name that derives from the Middle English word 'puke' or 'poke', which means pockets or bag. The name was likely used to describe one who made pouches or bags, or perhaps a nickname for a person who consistently carried a pouch.
The first recorded instance of the surname is in 1379, with the spelling variations of Pooke and Pooke suggesting regional variations. Over time, the name evolved to the modern form Pook.
The name Pook is most prevalent in the South West of England, particularly in the county of Devon. Individuals bearing this surname have been noted in historical records in various occupations, such as craftsmen and labourers.
Notable individuals with the surname Pook include Helen Pook (born 1959), a British rower who competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and Matthew Pook (born 1983), an English footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs.
The Pook surname has seen variations in spelling over the centuries, including Pooke, Poke, Pouke, Powke, and Pook. It remains a relatively rare surname, but its rich history and roots in England make it a significant part of British ancestral heritage.
There are approximately 1,441 people named Pook in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,525th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Pook.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- Christopher
- David
- Jason
- Joe
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan