HICKERY
Hickery
Origin and Meaning: Hickery is a surname of English origin that derives from the medieval personal name "Hick" combined with the common English surname suffix "-ery". The personal name "Hick" is thought to be a diminutive form of "Richard", meaning "powerful ruler". The surname likely originated in the British Isles.
Distribution: The surname Hickery is relatively rare and is most commonly found in regions with historical ties to England, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Notable Individuals:
- John Hickery (1920-2005): A noted British entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses in the Midlands region.
- Margaret Hickery (b. 1980): An up-and-coming artist known for her avant-garde installations in contemporary art galleries across Europe.
Variants: Variants of the surname Hickery may include Hickery, Hickary, Hikery, and Higgery.
Coat of Arms: The Hickery family coat of arms features a shield with symbols associated with prosperity and strength, such as lions and oak trees, reflecting the enduring and resilient nature of the family name.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., and McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., and Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
There are approximately 121 people named Hickery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hickery.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alun
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- Donald
- John
- Kenneth
- Nathaniel
- Peter
- Ross
- Sean
- Stanley
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Barbara
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Gemma
- Jill
- Julie
- Katherine
- Patricia
- Sheila
- Stacey