Luckett

Luckett is a surname of English origin, specifically found in the southern counties of England. It is believed that the name Luckett is derived from the Old English word "hlō", which means "hill". The name suggests a person who lived near or on a hill.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Luckett dates back to the 13th century in the county of Cornwall. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of England, including Devon and Somerset.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Luckett include:

  • LeToya Luckett, an American singer and actress known for her work in the music group Destiny's Child.
  • Robert Luckett, a British historian specialising in British political and social history.

The Luckett surname has variations in spelling, such as Lockett and Lukett, indicating the different phonetic interpretations of the name over the centuries.

The British surname Luckett carries a sense of tradition and history, reflecting the heritage and lineage of families that bear this name.

There are approximately 1,493 people named Luckett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,366th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Luckett.

Surname type: Diminutive

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

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Angela
  • Anita
  • Anne
  • Elizabeth
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Rachel
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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