HICKEY
Hickey
Hickey is a surname of Irish origin that has become quite common in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Old Gaelic name "O hIcidhe," which means the male descendant of Icidhe, a personal name of unknown origin.
History: The Hickey surname is prevalent in Irish history. The O'Hickeys were a powerful family of physicians in medieval Ireland and provided medical services to several prominent Irish clans. As a result, the name Hickey has historical connections to the medical profession.
Distribution: The surname Hickey is widely found in England, Scotland, Wales, and other parts of the United Kingdom. The Scottish and English Hickeys often have Irish ancestral roots due to historical migrations between Ireland and Great Britain.
Notable People:
- John Hickey (1756-1795): An English sculptor known for his work on public monuments and royal sculptures.
- Kathleen Hickey (1919-2005): British author acclaimed for her novels that depict life in rural England.
Variants: Variants of the Hickey surname include Hickie, Hicks, and Hickey.
The name Hickey continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the heritage and legacy of the O'Hickey family and its historical significance in the British Isles.
There are approximately 6,966 people named Hickey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,352nd most common surname in Britain. Around 107 in a million people in Britain are named Hickey.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan