Pocock

Pocock Meaning & Origin

About Pocock
The surname Pocock is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pocock," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Pock," a nickname for a person with a pockmarked or pockmarked face. The name is ultimately derived from the Old English word "poc," meaning "pustule" or "pock." Over time, the surname Pocock became established, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known for having pockmarked faces.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Pocock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Pocock: 1,277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,709
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pocock based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 K AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑkək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pocock in Braille

Here's how to represent Pocock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Pocock in braille

How to sign the name Pocock using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Pocock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pocock in sign language

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