TOCOCK
Tocock
The surname Tocock is of English origin and is believed to be locational, from the village of Tockho in the county of Suffolk. The name is first recorded in the early 13th century as Tocok. The village of Tockho no longer exists, and its name may derive from the Old English pre 7th Century 'tocc-gescoc', translating as 'the place of the hill'.
The surname Tocock has seen various forms over the centuries, including Tocock, Tochock, Tochek, and Tococke. This variation in spelling can be attributed to illiteracy, dialect and accents.
The Tocock family name has been found throughout England, with notable instances recorded in Sussex, London and Northampton. The name has appeared in various public records, such as birth, marriage, and death registers, indicating a spread of the surname across the country over time.
Overall, the Tocock surname has a rich history in England, rooted in the village of Tockho, and continues to be passed down through generations to this day.
There are approximately 126 people named Tocock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tocock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Darryl
- John
- Mark
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Sidney
- Simon
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Gwendoline
- Kate
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Maria
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Stella
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