There are
1567
Hedgecocks in the USA
Hedgecock is the
17851st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hedgecock

JohnHedgecock

John Hedgecock was an American politician who served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1997 to 2009.

HarrisHedgecock

Harris Hedgecock is an American attorney and politician who served as the Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party from 1983 to 1986.

BenjaminHedgecock

Benjamin Hedgecock was an American soldier who fought in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse during the American Revolutionary War.

ThomasHedgecock

Thomas Hedgecock was an English cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper for Surrey County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.

MaryHedgecock

Mary Hedgecock was an American philanthropist and the namesake of the Mary S. Hedgecock Dormitory at High Point University.

RichardHedgecock

Richard Hedgecock is an American radio personality who has worked in various radio markets, including Greensboro, North Carolina.

ElizabethHedgecock

Elizabeth Hedgecock is an English actress known for her stage performances in productions like 'Hamlet' and 'The Crucible.'

DavidHedgecock

David Hedgecock is an American comic book editor and publisher known for his work at IDW Publishing.

JenniferHedgecock

Jennifer Hedgecock is an American artist known for her modern abstract paintings and mixed media artworks.

RobertHedgecock

Robert Hedgecock is an American historian and author who has written extensively about the history of North Carolina.

Hedgecock Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hedgecock' is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the elements 'hedge' and 'cock.' 'Hedge' refers to a hedgerow or boundary, while 'cock' is a diminutive form of 'cockade,' which was a badge or ornament worn by soldiers. The name likely originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with hedgerows or boundaries, or perhaps someone associated with military service.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hedgecock' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the state of North Carolina. It is also present in smaller numbers in other parts of the English-speaking world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hedgecock' include 'Hedgecok,' 'Hedgekog,' 'Hedgekok,' 'Hedgekokk,' 'Hedgektok,' 'Hegdeskok,' 'Hegdecock,' and 'Hegdestok.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration patterns of people with the surname 'Hedgecock' are not well-documented. However, it is likely that many individuals with this surname have lived in the United States for several generations, particularly in North Carolina where the name is most common.