The origin of the name Hancox

The origin of the name Hancox

patronymic of Hancock

English: from a diminutive of the Middle English given name Hann (a short form of Johan), with the hypocoristic suffix -cock, which was commonly added to given names. This surname is also borne by Gypsies in Britain.

Variant: Handcock.

Patronymics: Hancocks, Hancox, Handcocks.


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