WILCOCKS
Wilcocks
Origin and Meaning
Wilcocks is an English surname with a variant spelling of Wilcox. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilcock," which is a diminutive form of William, meaning "resolute protector."
History and Distribution
The surname Wilcocks has been documented in various records across England, particularly in the regions of Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. The name may have originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Wilcock or William.
Notable Individuals
- Richard Wilcocks - A prominent figure in the field of literature, known for his contributions to English poetry and prose during the Victorian era.
- Anne Wilcocks - A respected academic in the field of biology, specialising in marine biology and conservation efforts in British coastal regions.
Variants
Variants of the surname Wilcocks include Wilcox, Wilcoxen, Wilcock, and Wilcoxe.
Typical given names associated with the Wilcocks surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Cornelis
- David
- Jeff
- Martin
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Thomas
- Todd
- William
Female
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Eileen
- El
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Lesley
- Linda
- Mary
- Ruth
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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There are approximately 254 people named Wilcocks in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Wilcocks.
Famous people named Wilcocks
- Joseph Wilcocks - Bishop (1673 to 1756)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.