RUDDOCK
Ruddock
Ruddock is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, with variant spellings including Rudock, Rudduck, Ruddick, and Rudeock. The name is a toponymic surname, derived from the Old English personal name "Hruodoc," which means "famous for his zeal."
The Ruddock surname is primarily found in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire in England. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century.
Individuals bearing the Ruddock surname have been associated with various occupations and professions over the centuries, including farmers, labourers, merchants, and tradesmen. The name has also been linked to notable figures in British history, such as artists, writers, and scholars.
Today, the Ruddock surname continues to be present in the United Kingdom and has also spread to other regions of the world through migration and immigration. The name's rich history and diverse associations make it a significant part of British surname heritage.
There are approximately 2,365 people named Ruddock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,662nd most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Ruddock.
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
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan