CORKETT
Corkett
Corkett is a British surname rooted in the region's rich historical tapestry. The name is believed to have originated as a variant of the more common surname "Crockett", which itself derives from the Old French word "croquet" meaning a "hook". Surnames like Corkett often developed from a person's occupation, physical characteristic, or even a nickname.
The first instances of the Corkett surname can be traced back to the late 18th century in England. Over time, the name likely spread to various parts of the British Isles, carried by families as they migrated and settled in different regions.
Like many surnames, the etymology and variations of Corkett may differ based on local dialects and pronunciations. As such, research into individual family histories and genealogical records may provide more specific insights into the origin and meaning of the name within particular lineages.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Corkett can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the diaspora of British families over the centuries. The surname continues to be a part of the diverse mosaic of British nomenclature, contributing to the cultural identity and heritage of the nation.
There are approximately 291 people named Corkett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Corkett.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- John
- Jonathan
- Kerry
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- Tony
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Karen
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Rosalind
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Tracy
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- Caragata
- Carcaud
- Caricato
- Carkeet
- Carkett
- Carugati
- Caulkett
- Corbett
- Corbette
- Corbetts
- Corcott
- Corcut
- Corcutt
- Corgat
- Corke
- Corkei
- Corker
- Corket
- Corkle
- Cornett
- Cornette
- Corsett
- Courbett
- Cracket
- Crackett
- Cracot
- Craighead
- Cregut
- Cricket
- Crickett
- Crickit
- Crickitt
- Crockat
- Crockatt
- Crocket
- Crockett
- Crockit
- Crockitt
- Crocott
- Crokat
- Crokatt
- Croket
- Crokett
- Crookett
- Croquet
- Croquette
- Curcuit
- Gargate
- Gheorghita
- Gorogodo
- Grecott
- Gregotti
- Grockett
- Grocot
- Grocott
- Grocut
- Grocutt
- Groggatt
- Groggett
- Grogut
- Grogutt
- Groucote
- Groucott
- Groucutt
- Growcoot
- Growcott
- Growcutt
- Karkeet
- Karkouti
- Karkut
- Kergoat
- Kirkood
- Korkut
- Kragt
- Kyriakidou
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