Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpi.kɑk/(American English) /ˈpiː.kɒk/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Middle English pecok meaning "peacock". It was originally a nickname for a proud or haughty person.

Related Names

Rootpecok
VariantPocock

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Entry updated December 1, 2024