Tedlock

Tedlock is a surname. Notable individuals with this surname include Dennis Tedlock, an American translator, poet, and anthropologist best known for his English translation of the Popol Vuh, the sacred Maya text. Tedlock’s translation is widely cited in academic literature and has helped popularize Maya literature for both scholarly and general audiences. The name remains relatively uncommon and is most frequently encountered in North American contexts, though bearers may be found in other English-speaking regions. Beyond this, the surname Tedlock does not correspond to a widely recognized place, organization, or concept in public records, and there are no widely recognized alternate meanings.