TheNameDBHawk
OccupationalMeaning
A person with hawk-like qualities or a falconer who worked with hawks.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hafoc' (hawk), originally a nickname for someone resembling a hawk or an occupational name for a falconer. The name reflects medieval hunting practices and animal husbandry.
About the Hawk Surname
An occupational or descriptive surname referring to falconry or hawk-like characteristics. The name reflects the importance of hunting in medieval English society.
Distribution
Found throughout English-speaking countries, with particular concentration in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown