About Woolcock
The surname Woolcock is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Old English words "wull" meaning "wool" and "cocc" meaning "cock" or "rooster." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or owned sheep, or possibly someone with a rooster-like appearance or behavior. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place associated with wool or roosters. Overall, the surname Woolcock is associated with a connection to the wool industry or a rooster-like characteristic.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woolcock 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 Woolcock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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