About Hawk
The surname Hawk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hafoc," meaning "hawk" or "falcon." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who either lived near a hawk's nest or worked as a falconer. The name Hawk may also have been used as a nickname for someone who possessed hawk-like qualities such as sharp vision or a fierce nature. Overall, the surname Hawk is associated with the bird of prey and its characteristics.
The surname Hawk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hawk 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 Hawk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hawk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hawk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.