BUCKETT
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
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