Wallock

Wallock Meaning & Origin

About Wallock
The surname Wallock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wealh" meaning "foreigner" or "stranger," and the suffix "-ock" denoting "son of." Therefore, the surname Wallock is believed to have originated as a patronymic name, meaning it was used to identify the son of a foreigner or stranger. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Wallock.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wallock: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wallock 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 Wallock is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/wallock*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', 'FLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wallock in Braille

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

The name Wallock in braille

How to sign the name Wallock using Sign Language

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

The name Wallock in sign language

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