Mauclerk Surname Origin

[castlebob]

I have seen the surname Mauclerc (Mauclerk) in English medieval docs, and am interested to know its origins. I'm guessing Flemish as I'm aware of the fairly common Belgian surnames of Leclercq and De Clercq.
Can anyone help?
Cheers,
Bob

[garstonite]

Hiya Bob
Mauclerk = 2 results
Mauclerc =3,441 results .....lol...so obviously it was Mauclerc
3,441 family trees ....so I will let you sift through them all ...too much for me
join the site for free - and when accepted - click on green tree for owners e mail / home address
good luck
http://en.geneanet.org/search/?name=mauclerc&ressource=arbre

[castlebob]

Thanks Garstonite,
That should keep me busy for a while!
Much appreciated,
Cheers,
Bob

[garstonite]

ha ha - I expected about 50 - 100 at the most cos I have never heard the name Mauclerc before - but 3,441 trees - shocked me ...sooner you than me Bob
have fun and good luck