The surname Handcock, with its variants Hancock, Handcock, and Hancke, has roots that are both occupational and descriptive, and can be traced back to England. However, when examining the Irish descent of the name Handcock, it likely arrived in Ireland during the Anglo-Norman invasion in the late 12th century or with later English settlers, especially during the 17th-century plantations.
In Ireland, the name became associated with British administration and power. Over time, some bearers of the name Handcock would have integrated into Irish society and their lineage became part of the Irish cultural tapestry. Due to the Anglicization of Irish surnames, it is also possible that some Handcock families in Ireland adopted the name as an English equivalent of an original Gaelic surname, though there doesn't appear to be a direct Gaelic counterpart to Handcock.
The distribution of the Handcock surname in Ireland may have been reinforced through land grants and positions of power bestowed upon English settlers. Descendants of these families could have spread throughout Ireland, with certain regions showing higher concentrations of the name. Over generations, Handcock families of Irish descent would have contributed to and been shaped by Irish history and culture.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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