About Sockness
The surname Sockness is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Sokki," meaning "sock" or "shoe," combined with the suffix "-ness," denoting "headland" or "cape." Therefore, the surname Sockness likely originated as a topographic or locational name for someone who lived near a cape or headland associated with the personal name Sokki. Over time, the name evolved into Sockness and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Sockness is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sockness 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 Sockness is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sockness in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sockness using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.