About Pocklington
The surname Pocklington is of English origin and is derived from the place name Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "pocca" meaning "pouch" or "bag" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Pocklington can be interpreted as "the settlement or enclosure associated with Pocca or a place where pouches or bags were made or used."
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The surname Pocklington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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