HEDGCOCK

Descriptive

Meaning

A surname derived from a personal name combined with 'cock,' possibly referring to a rooster or a male bird.

Etymology

The name likely combines a personal name (possibly 'Hedge' or a variant) with 'cock,' which in medieval times could refer to a rooster, a male bird, or be used as a diminutive suffix. The exact original personal name is uncertain.

About the HEDGCOCK Surname

An English surname with an uncertain etymology combining a personal name with a bird reference. The name is quite rare and specific historical documentation is limited.

Distribution

Found in England and English-speaking countries, with limited geographic concentration.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the HEDGCOCK Surname

G.G. HEDGCOCK