Clock
Clock Meaning & Origin
About Clock
The surname Clock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clocc," meaning "bell" or "clock." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked with or near bells or clocks, such as a bell ringer or a clockmaker. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a prominent clock tower or had a clock as a symbol on their house or property.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Clock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Clock: 899
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 26,975
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.3
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clock 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 Clock is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Clock in Braille
Here's how to represent Clock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Clock using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Clock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
