As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

From Will, and cock, which signifies, little. Will's son, Williamson. "A willcock," one rather obstinate.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Patronymica Britannica (1860)

WILCOX. WILCOXON. See William.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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