Wilcock

Wilcock is a surname of English origin. Spelling variants include Wilcox, Willcock, Wilcocks, and Willcocks, reflecting historical variations in pronunciation and orthography. The name is found in parish and census records in the United Kingdom and in countries established through British migration, including Canada, Australia, and the United States. As with many surnames derived in medieval England, Wilcock has been carried by individuals across a range of occupations, from agriculture and crafts to professional and scholarly fields.

Because Wilcock is primarily a family name, there is no single universally recognized figure associated with it. The name also appears in genealogical resources and records held by archives and genealogical societies.

Variants and related surnames such as Wilcox and Willcock may share a common origin and are sometimes confused in historical documents, which has led to multiple spellings in modern records.

See also Wilcox; Willcock.