Tatlock

The surname Tatlock is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is a locational surname derived from a place called Tatlock or similar variant. The name may also have originated from the Old English personal name "Tat(t)a" and the word "loca," meaning lock or fastening. The name likely denoted someone who resided near a lock or fastening.

The earliest recorded instance of the Tatlock surname dates back to the late 13th century in Lancashire, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread throughout the country and various parts of the world as a result of migration and emigration patterns.

Notable bearers of the Tatlock surname have made contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, business, and the arts. The name continues to be borne by individuals around the world who can trace their ancestry to British origins.

The Tatlock surname reflects the rich history and diverse heritage of the British Isles, and its bearers contribute to the tapestry of surnames that make up the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom and beyond.

There are approximately 460 people named Tatlock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Tatlock.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • David
  • John
  • Leon
  • Mark
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Brenda
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Janet
  • Joanna
  • Joanne
  • Lisa
  • Lorraine
  • Margaret
  • Rebecca
  • Sharon
  • Sophie
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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