About Matlock
The surname Matlock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "mæthel" meaning "assembly" or "council" and "lacu" meaning "stream" or "watercourse." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Matlock can be interpreted as "the stream or watercourse near the assembly or council." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived near or was associated with a meeting place or council by a stream or watercourse.
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The surname Matlock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matlock 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 Matlock is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Matlock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Matlock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.