Woodcock

Woodcock Meaning & Origin

About Woodcock
The surname Woodcock is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wodecocke," which refers to a type of bird known as the woodcock. The name was likely originally given as a nickname to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being elusive or having a long beak. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woodcock: 6,794
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,151
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATKK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 D K AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊdˌkɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATKK', 'FTKK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W322

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woodcock in Braille

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

The name Woodcock in braille

How to sign the name Woodcock using Sign Language

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

The name Woodcock in sign language

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