Buckett

Surname: Buckett
Origin: English
Meaning: Buckett is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "buc" meaning male deer or goat, or possibly from the Old French word "bouc" meaning a he-goat. The surname may have been used to refer to a person who reared or hunted deer.

The Buckett surname is a relatively rare name in the United Kingdom, with most occurrences found in England. Variations of the name include Bucket and Buckett.

Notable Individuals:

  • Nathaniel Buckett (1718-1785): An English portrait painter known for his miniatures and watercolours. Buckett was a prominent artist in the 18th century.
  • Sophie Buckett (born 1987): A British author known for her contributions to contemporary fiction.
  • Thomas Buckett (1828-1894): A renowned historian and scholar who specialised in British medieval history.

References:

  • Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., (1995). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.

There are approximately 844 people named Buckett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,442nd most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Buckett.

Surname type: Diminutive

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

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Gary
  • Glenn
  • James
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Janet
  • Janice
  • Jean
  • Joan
  • Karen
  • Katie
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Norma
  • Pauline
  • Rachel
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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