FICKEN
Ficken
The surname Ficken is of English origin and is considered to be a locational surname. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "fiken" which means "to climb". The surname might have been given to someone who dwelled near a steep ascent or hill, or perhaps hailed from a village with a similar name.
Origins and Distribution
The Ficken surname is relatively rare and is predominantly found in the United Kingdom. Historical records suggest that the name has been primarily concentrated in certain regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Devon.
Notable Individuals
- John Ficken (1802-1875): An English architect known for his Gothic Revival style designs
- Elizabeth Ficken (b. 1980): A contemporary British artist renowned for her surrealist paintings
Variants
Variants of the surname Ficken include Ficken, Fickens, and Fickett.
References
- P.H. Reaney, "A Dictionary of British Surnames", Routledge, 1997.
- Family records and genealogical databases.
There are approximately 131 people named Ficken in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Ficken.
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
- Adam
- Andrew
- Brian
- Chris
- Christopher
- Gary
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Royston
- Sean
Female
- Betty
- Carla
- Diana
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Julia
- Katherine
- Kathleen
- Lina
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Susan
- Veronica