HECKMAN
Heckman
The surname Heckman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hecke", meaning "fence" or "hedge". The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a fence maker or a hedge trimmer.
Distribution:
The surname Heckman is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with a small number of individuals bearing this surname recorded in historical documents and genealogical records.
Notable Individuals:
One notable individual with the surname Heckman is Dr. James J. Heckman, an American economist and Nobel laureate known for his research in the field of microeconometrics and the economics of human development. While not British, Dr. Heckman’s contributions to the field of economics have had a global impact.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Heckman include Hickman and Hackman, which may have different etymological origins but are similar in sound.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
- Cottle, B. (1984). The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames.
The surname Heckman, though not widely prevalent in the United Kingdom, bears significance as part of the rich tapestry of surnames and family history in the English-speaking world.
There are approximately 81 people named Heckman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Heckman.
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
- Danny
- Nigel
- Robert
- Rudolph
- Vincent
Female
- Eileen
- Jane
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.