People From The United States
- Allan Hancock (1875–1965), heir to Rancho La Brea, developer of Hancock Park, Los Angeles.
- Clarence E. Hancock (1885–1948), politician of New York; U.S. Congressional Representative; namesake of the Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Cornelia Hancock (1839–1926), nurse famous for her activities during the American Civil War
- Greg Hancock (born 1970), motorcycle speedway rider
- H. Irving Hancock (Harrie Irving Hancock) (c. 1866 – 1922), writer, mainly of children's books, juveniles and stories for pulp magazines
- Herbie Hancock (born 1940), jazz musician
- Henry Hancock (1822–1883), prominent land owner in early Southern California, owner of Rancho La Brea.
- John Hancock (1737–1793), American Revolutionary; signatory to the United States Declaration of Independence
- Josh Hancock (1978–2007), a former pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
- Lacy Hancock, American radio producer
- Mary Louise Hancock (born 1920), New Hampshire politician and activist
- Mel Hancock (born 1929), U.S Congressman from Missouri, best known for Missouri's Hancock Amendment
- Tom Hancock, U.S. politician from Iowa
- Trenton Doyle Hancock (born 1974), American fine artist
- Vincent Hancock, Olympic shooter
- Winfield Scott Hancock (1824–1886), Union general during the American Civil War
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