WELLOCK
Wellock
Wellock is a surname of English origin, with roots in the West Yorkshire region of England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wel" meaning "well" and "loc" meaning "enclosure" or "sheepfold", suggesting a possible connection to locations with wells or enclosures for sheep.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Wellock were predominantly found in the Yorkshire area, particularly in the towns and villages surrounding Leeds. The name is relatively rare and has maintained its regional association through the centuries.
The Wellock surname may have been occupational in nature, referring to individuals who worked or lived near wells, enclosures, or sheepfolds. Variants of the name have also been noted over time, including variations like "Wellack" or "Welelock".
Today, individuals with the surname Wellock can still be found in the United Kingdom, particularly in Yorkshire and neighbouring regions. The name, though not as common as some others, retains a sense of regional identity and heritage for those who bear it.
There are approximately 410 people named Wellock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Wellock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Derek
- Ian
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Anne
- Caroline
- Gillian
- Helen
- Janet
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah