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most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Alcock
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John Alcock (c. 1430 – c. 1500) was an English prelate and statesman, and Bishop of Rochester from 1472 until his death in 1500. He was also one of the select group of bishops that assembled in Westminster Abbey in 1485 to hear the final judgement on Richard III and Edmond Bouchier.CharlesAlcock
Charles William ′Charles′ Alcock (2 December 1842 – 26 February 1907) was an English sportsman and administrator. He was a major instigator in the development of both international football and cricket, as well as being the creator of the FA Cup.ArthurAlcock
Sir Arthur Peregrine Algernon Alcock GCB GCMG (15 January 1858 – 1 December 1924) was a British diplomat who served as Ambassador to Turkey, Italy and Austria-Hungary.AlistairAlcock
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Arthur Claude Alcock (30 May 1887 – 1 December 1917) was an English first class cricketer, who died in World War I.TerranceAlcock
Terrance Walter Alcock (1935 – 2003) was an Anglican bishop in the 20th century.ColinAlcock
Colin Alcock (3 June 1935 – 15 August 2016) was an Australian politician. Born in a Melbourne suburb, Footscray, he attended La Trobe University and was a barrister and solicitor before entering politics.SirRay
Sir Ray AlcockDr.Elaine
Dr Elaine Jane Alcock is a far-right environmentalist political activist and former councillor in England.TerenceAlcock
Terence Longmore Alcock (23 February 1923 – 29 September 2018) was an English first class cricketer and test match cricket umpire.Alcock Genealogy
OriginsThe surname Alcock is of Old English origin and refers to a person who kept or tended to gamecocks. It is derived from the Old English words 'ala,' meaning 'all' or 'every,' and 'coc,' meaning 'cock' or 'rooster.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname Alcock is found primarily in England and can be found throughout the country, although it is most commonly found in the West Midlands region. It is also found in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, due to migration and immigration.
VariationsVariations of the surname Alcock include Allcock, Holcock, Aulcock, Walcock, Olcock, Adcock, Alcocke, Holecook, and Elcocke.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name Alcock has been carried by immigrants to various countries, especially during periods of British colonization and industrialization. Many individuals with the surname Alcock moved to places like the United States, Canada, and Australia in search of new opportunities or to join family members who had already emigrated.