Summary

The surname BABCOCK derives from the Old English word 'babba' meaning 'baby' and 'cok' meaning 'cock', which referred to a young male bird. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a young cockerel or perhaps had a lively or bold personality.
There are
22016
Babcocks in the USA
Babcock is the
1638th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Babcock

LuciusSmith

Lucius Smith was a soldier in the American Civil War who fought for the Union Army.

GraceBabcock

Grace Babcock was an American suffragist who played a key role in the women's suffrage movement.

RogerBabcock

Roger Babcock was a Canadian politician known for his work in promoting environmental conservation.

EdnaBabcock

Edna Babcock was an American actress who appeared in several silent films.

WalterBabcock

Walter Babcock was an American inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications.

HelenBabcock

Helen Babcock was an American astronomer who made important discoveries in the field of galaxy evolution.

JohnBabcock

John Babcock was a Canadian World War I veteran who was the last surviving member of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

MaryBabcock

Mary Babcock was an American philanthropist who founded a charitable foundation to support education and healthcare initiatives.

RichardBabcock

Richard Babcock was an American lawyer and judge who served on the Supreme Court of New York.

AliceBabcock

Alice Babcock was an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.

Babcock Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Babcock' is of English origin and is derived from a medieval given name 'Babba' combined with the word 'cock,' meaning 'son of Babba.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Babcock' is most commonly found in the United States, with significant populations in New York, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Texas.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Babcock' include 'Babcocke' and 'Babcockes.'
Migration and ImmigrationEarly immigrants with the surname 'Babcock' arrived in America during the 17th century, primarily settling in New England, particularly Rhode Island and Connecticut.