Bickers

The British surname Bickers is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is classified as a locational surname, derived from the name of a place where the original bearer once resided or held land. The word "Bickers" is believed to have originated from the Old English term "Bicere", referring to a beech tree or a place where beech trees grew abundantly.

The surname Bickers is most commonly found in the eastern regions of England, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. The Bickers family name has a long history in these areas, with records dating back to medieval times. Members of the Bickers family have been associated with a variety of occupations over the centuries, including farmers, tradesmen, and craftsmen.

The Bickers surname has various spellings and variations, including Bicker, Bickear, and Bickerstaff. One notable individual with the surname Bickers is Admiral Thomas Bicker, who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

Today, the surname Bickers can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, often as a result of migration and emigration. The name continues to carry a sense of local heritage and history, reflecting the ancestral roots of those who bear it.

There are approximately 621 people named Bickers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Bickers.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Colin
  • David
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Steven
  • Trevor

Female

  • Cheryl
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Jacqueline
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Margaret
  • Marjorie
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.