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Name Charnock
Type Surname (from location)
Usage English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. Chuh-ar-nu-ock
Other Forms FormsChernoch
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Meaning & History
The locational surname originates from two places, Charnock Richard and Heath Charnock, which are both located in Lancashire, England.
The surname is derived from the Old English Charnok, meaning "one who lives beside the pile of stones", and can be further traced back to the Celtic carn 'cairn', meaning "pile of stones."
The surname is derived from the Old English Charnok, meaning "one who lives beside the pile of stones", and can be further traced back to the Celtic carn 'cairn', meaning "pile of stones."