Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
HICKEY
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
The Huicci, Gwychi, a word signifying valiant men, anciently possessed Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and a part of Gloucestershire, England.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
HICKEY. See Isaac.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic