Rock (name)

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Rock is a surname, given name and nickname.

Politicians and activists

Allan Rock (born 1947), Canadian Justice Minister, Health Minister and diplomat

Heraldine Rock (1933–2012), Saint Lucian politician

John Rock (abolitionist) (1825-1866), American abolitionist

Raymond Rock (born 1922), Canadian politician

Scientists

John Rock (American scientist) (1890-1984), one of the inventors of the contraceptive pill

Joseph Rock (1884-1962), Austrian-American explorer, geographer and botanist

Entertainers

Bob Rock (born 1954), musician, sound engineer and record producer

Chris Rock (born 1965), American comedian

Dave Rock, musician of Rilo Kiley

Athletes

Andrew Rock (born 1982), American sprinter

Claude Rock (1863–1950), Australian cricketer

David Rock (cricketer) (born 1957), English former cricketer

Gene Rock (1921–2002), American professional basketball player

Owen Rock (1896–1978), Australian cricketer, son of Claude

Robert Rock (born 1977), English professional golfer

Other

Anthony J. Rock, U.S. Air Force Inspector General

David Rock (architect) (born 1929), English architect and graphic designer

David Rock (historian), historian of Latin America

Given name

Rock or Roch (c. 1348-c. 1379), Roman Catholic saint

Rock F. Jones, 16th President of Ohio Wesleyan University

Rock Hudson (1925-1985), born Roy Harold Scherer, American actor

Nickname

Dwayne Johnson (born 1972), American/Canadian actor, producer, and semi-retired professional wrestler

Nate Quarry (born 1972), American mixed martial artist

Knute Rockne (1888-1931), Norwegian-American football player and coach

Tim Raines (born 1959), American former Major League Baseball player

Larry Zeidel (born 1928), Canadian ice hockey player

Don Muraco (born 1949 , American retired professional wrestler.

References

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