Wilcox (Surname)

The surname Wilcox has English origins, derived from the medieval given name "Wilco," itself rooted in Old English elements meaning "will" or "desire" and "caha," meaning "cave" or "hollow." Over time, Wilcox evolved into a family name used to identify individuals and their descendants. It is relatively common in English-speaking countries and often indicates ancestral ties to a person named Wilco or similar. Like many surnames, it reflects historical naming patterns and personal characteristics or geographic origins.