HICKMOTT
Hickmott
Hickmott is a surname of English origin, found predominantly in the county of Kent in the southeast of England. The name is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent, with the first recorded instance of it dating back to the 12th century.
The etymology of Hickmott is thought to derive from the Old English personal name "Hicga" or "Hicke," a diminutive of "Hugh," combined with the word "mote" or "mot," meaning a meeting place or assembly. Therefore, the surname Hickmott could signify "Hugh's meeting place" or "Hugh's assembly."
Individuals bearing the surname Hickmott have been involved in various professions and activities spanning generations, including agriculture, trades, and military service. The Hickmott name has maintained a modest presence in local Kentish communities, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
Today, individuals with the surname Hickmott can be found not only in their ancestral Kent but also in other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the migration and dispersal of families over the centuries. The surname Hickmott thus stands as a testament to the enduring significance of family names in British history and genealogy.
There are approximately 1,280 people named Hickmott in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,091st most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Hickmott.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Christine
- Diane
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Louise
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah