TheNameDBGlasscock
PatronymicMeaning
A surname likely derived from a personal name combined with 'cock', possibly referring to a rooster or a male bird.
Etymology
The first element may derive from 'Glass', a Middle English given name, combined with 'cock', a common suffix in English surnames. The exact original meaning is uncertain, though it may have referred to someone who kept roosters or had some connection to birds.
About the Glasscock Surname
An English surname with uncertain origins, combining what may be a personal name with a zoological reference. The surname has remained relatively uncommon and is concentrated in English-speaking regions.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical records; primarily a family surname