About Mattock
The surname Mattock is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "matok," which refers to a type of agricultural tool similar to a pickaxe or a hoe. As a surname, Mattock likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used mattocks. It could also have been a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a mattock or possessed qualities associated with the tool, such as strength or endurance.
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The surname Mattock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mattock 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 Mattock is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mattock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mattock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.