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Rock is an English and German
surname , a
given name and a
nickname .
Surname
Politicians and activists
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
Irvin Rock (1922–1995), American experimental psychologist, known for The Logic of Perception
Entertainers
Bob Rock (born 1954), Canadian musician, sound engineer and record producer
Chris Rock (born 1965), American comedian and actor
Dave Rock, musician of American band
Rilo Kiley
Kid Rock (born 1971), American singer-songwriter, rapper, disc jockey, musician, record producer, and actor
Jay Rock , American rapper and songwriter
Athletes
Other professions
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
Rock Ya-Sin (born 1996), American football player
Nickname
Devol Brett (1923–2010), U.S. Air Force lieutenant general
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (born 1972), American/Canadian actor, producer, and professional wrestler
Don Muraco (born 1949), American professional wrestler
Nate Quarry (born 1972), American mixed martial artist
Rock aka Blade Runner Rock, later
The Ultimate Warrior (1959-2014), American professional wrestler
Knute Rockne (1888-1931), Norwegian-American football player and coach
Tim Raines (born 1959), American Major League Baseball player
Larry "Rock" Zeidel (1928–2014), Canadian ice hockey player
See also