FAWCETT

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Fawcett

Fawcett is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French name "Faucet", meaning "tapâ€ or a "mechanical device controlling the flow of liquid". The name is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, originating from the Norman Conquest of England.

The Fawcett surname is closely associated with the northern regions of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. Variants of the name, such as Fawcitt, Fawcet, and Faucett, can also be found in historical records.

Notably, the most famous individual bearing the Fawcett surname is Millicent Fawcett (1847-1929), a prominent British suffragist and campaigner for women's rights. Millicent Fawcett played a pivotal role in securing women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.

Today, the Fawcett surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and around the world, maintaining a connection to its historical roots in England.

There are approximately 10,640 people named Fawcett in the UK. That makes it the 868th most common surname in Britain. Around 163 in a million people in Britain are named Fawcett.

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
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Stephen
William

Female

Angela
Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Jane
Joanne
Julie
Margaret
Mary
Patricia
Sarah
Susan

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