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.
The surname Woodcock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Woodcock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.