Rock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The present generation of the Rock family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in the village of Rock found in the various locations that existed in Worcestershire, Devon and also in Northumberland. The surname also has topographic origins in that it describes the area where the original bearers lived. In this case they lived at some residence near a large boulder or rock face.

Early Origins of the Rock family

The surname Rock was first found in Worcestershire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Rock family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rock research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1378, 1379, 1380, 1407 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Rock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rock Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Rock include Rock, Rocks, Roch, Rocke, Rocker, Rooker, Rucker and others.

Early Notables of the Rock family

Distinguished members of the family include

Rock Ranking

In the United States, the name Rock is the 1,662nd most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Rock is ranked the 7,676th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Migration of the Rock family to Ireland

Some of the Rock family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 103 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Rock migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Rock were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Rock Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Rock Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Rock Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Rock Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Rock migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rock Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Rock Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Rock migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Rock Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century
Rock Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Rock (post 1700) +
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