Willocks

Willocks is a British surname with Scottish origins. The name is believed to be derived from the medieval personal name, "Will" or "William", combined with the Old English word "loca", meaning a lock of hair.

The Willocks family name is primarily found in Scotland, particularly in areas such as Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and Renfrewshire. Over the centuries, branches of the Willocks family have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, including England, Wales, and countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.

Individuals bearing the surname Willocks have been known to excel in a variety of professions and fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. The name Willocks has contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's diverse history and heritage.

There are approximately 200 people named Willocks in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Willocks.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Allan
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Lee
  • Martin
  • Scott
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • Stewart

Female

  • Amy
  • Elaine
  • Elizabeth
  • Gemma
  • Jennifer
  • Katie
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Yvonne

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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