Bocks

Bocks Meaning & Origin

About Bocks
The surname Bocks is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bock," meaning "buck" or "male goat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with or resembled a male goat. The name may have also been given to someone with a strong or stubborn personality associated with the characteristics of a buck. Over time, the surname Bocks has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bocks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bocks: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bocks based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bocks is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 K S
🌐 IPA
/bocks*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bocks in Braille

Here's how to represent Bocks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bocks in braille

How to sign the name Bocks using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bocks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bocks in sign language

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