About Thornock
The surname Thornock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "thorn" meaning "thorn bush" and the word "ac" meaning "oak tree." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Thornock can be interpreted as "dweller by the thorny oak tree." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or had a connection to such a tree.
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The surname Thornock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thornock based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Thornock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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