WILCOX
Wilcox
Wilcox is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the personal name "Will", a diminutive of William, meaning "will, desire" and "helmet, protection". The addition of "cox" suggests "son of Will", indicating a patronymic origin.
The surname Wilcox is widely distributed throughout England and has its highest concentration in areas like Staffordshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. It first appeared in written records in the 12th century.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Wilcox include Sir Cameron Wilcox, a prominent economist, and Alice Wilcox, an acclaimed children's book author.
Variants of the surname Wilcox include Wilcock, Wilcoxson, and Wilcocks.
The coat of arms associated with the Wilcox surname features symbols of protection and strength, reflecting the meaning and origin behind the name.
There are approximately 12,868 people named Wilcox in the UK. That makes it the 699th most common surname in Britain. Around 198 in a million people in Britain are named Wilcox.
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
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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