About Hedgcock
The surname Hedgcock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hecg," meaning "hedge," and "cocc," meaning "cock" or "rooster." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with hedges or had some association with roosters. The name may also have been given to someone with a comb-like hairstyle resembling a rooster's crest. Overall, the surname Hedgcock likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hedgcock based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hedgcock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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