SHARROCK
Sharrock
Overview
Sharrock is an English surname of ancient Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English pre-7th Century word "scirroc," which means "bright," "sheer," or "steep." The surname Sharrock is a topographical name often given to someone who lived by a bright or steep hill, cliff, or rock face. Topographic surnames were commonly given to people based on their physical surroundings, such as landscape features near their place of residence.
Distribution
The surname Sharrock is most commonly found in the north-west of England, particularly in Lancashire. The name has historical roots in the Lancashire region, and many families bearing the Sharrock surname can trace their ancestry to this area.
Notable Individuals
Dr. Peter Sharrock (b. 1943) - Dr. Sharrock is a renowned British archaeologist and academic, specialising in African archaeology. He has conducted extensive research in Zimbabwe and has made significant contributions to the study of African history.
George Sharrock (1895-1972) - George Sharrock was a British track and field athlete who competed in the 1920s and 1930s. He achieved success in sprinting events and represented Great Britain in various international competitions.
In Popular Culture
The surname Sharrock has made occasional appearances in literature, films, and television, reflecting its historical presence in English society. The name may evoke an image of rugged landscapes or individuals with qualities of brightness and determination.
Variants
Variants of the surname Sharrock may include Sherrock, Sharrick, Sharrocks, or Sharrocke. These variations reflect the phonetic changes and regional dialects that influenced the spelling of surnames over time.
There are approximately 1,818 people named Sharrock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,560th most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Sharrock.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Bethan
- Carmel
- Catherine
- Claire
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Lesley
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Shorrock
- Sherrock
- Schrock
- Charrock
- Charagu
- Charig
- Charik
- Chark
- Charkaui
- Charke
- Charki
- Charuk
- Cheraghi
- Cherek
- Chergui
- Cherk
- Cherkaoui
- Cherki
- Cherquaoui
- Cherrak
- Cherrick
- Cherrouk
- Cheruku
- Chierico
- Chirac
- Chirag
- Chiraga
- Chiragh
- Chirca
- Chircu
- Chireka
- Chiriac
- Chiriaco
- Chirica
- Chirico
- Chirk
- Chouraqui
- Chriqui
- Churruca
- Ciarke
- Sarrock
- Shahraki
- Shahrokh
- Shahrokhi
- Shamrock
- Sharek
- Sharick
- Shark
- Sharka
- Sharke
- Sharkie
- Sharko
- Sharlock
- Sharnock
- Sharock
- Sharocks
- Sharrack
- Sharracks
- Sharroch
- Sharrocks
- Sharrod
- Sharrot
- Shergo
- Sherick
- Sherk
- Sherko
- Sherrick
- Sherrocks
- Shiraki
- Shirk
- Shirke
- Shirkie
- Shirrock
- Shorock
- Shorrick
- Shorrocks
- Shraga
- Shragg
- Shrago
- Shrague
- Shrake
- Shreck
- Shrock
- Shurrock
- Schurok
- Shahroz
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.