Willock

Willock may refer to several things.

In the context of names, Willock is a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is believed to be derived from a diminutive of the given name William. Variations of the name include Willox, Willocks, and Willocks. Notable individuals with the surname Willock include Scottish footballer Mark Willock and American politician Frank Willock.

In geography, Willock could potentially be a place name, though no prominent locations are widely known by this exact spelling. It might exist as a minor locality or a less common variation of a place name in English-speaking regions.

As a general term, "willock" is also the common name for a species of seabird, specifically Uria aalge, also known as the common murre. These birds are found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. They are black and white, with a distinctive pointed beak, and are excellent swimmers and divers, feeding primarily on fish and marine invertebrates. They nest in large colonies on cliff ledges. The term "willock" for this bird is particularly prevalent in parts of Scotland and Northern England.