MACKETT
Also recorded as Mackett
MacKett
MacKett is a Scottish surname that traces its origins to the Highlands of Scotland. The name is of Gaelic origin, derived from the personal name "Cett", which means a "watchful" or "vigilant" person. The prefix "Mac" denotes "son of", so MacKett essentially means "son of Cett".
The MacKett surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing this name found in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom. Over time, many MacKett families have spread to various regions around the world, particularly through emigration during the Scottish diaspora.
Members of the MacKett family have contributed to various fields, including but not limited to academics, politics, and the arts. The surname has retained its unique identity and heritage, making it an important part of Scottish and British history.
Today, individuals bearing the MacKett surname can be found across the globe, each carrying with them a piece of their ancestral legacy. The name continues to be a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry of Scotland and its influence on the global community.
There are approximately 280 people named MacKett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named MacKett.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Ben
- Christopher
- Gordon
- John
- Michael
- Norman
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Roger
Female
- Aimee
- Claire
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Jeanette
- Julie
- Mary
- Pamela
- Rachel
- Vivienne
Similar and related surnames
- Macadie
- Macatee
- Macaud
- Macgadie
- Mackae
- Mackeddie
- Mackee
- Mackei
- Mackeith
- Mackerett
- Macket
- Mackid
- Mackidd
- Macquade
- Macquaid
- Macquaide
- Macquat
- Macquet
- Macquoid
- Magada
- Magadia
- Magat
- Magatee
- Magatti
- Magda
- Magdi
- Magget
- Maggett
- Maggitt
- Maggitti
- Maggot
- Maggott
- Magodo
- Magot
- Maguda
- Maguet
- Maguid
- Makadia
- Makata
- Makati
- Makda
- Makita
- Makkad
- Makoto
- Makuta
- Maqueda
- Maquet
- Maycott
- Mcadie
- Mcado
- Mcadoo
- Mcatee
- Mcattee
- Mccade
- Mccatty
- Mccoid
- Mccouat
- Mccouid
- Mccoyd
- Mcdee
- Mcdouie
- Mcgadie
- Mcguade
- Mckead
- Mckeath
- Mckeddie
- Mckeith
- Mckett
- Mcketty
- Mckidd
- Mckiddie
- Mckieth
- Mcouat
- Mcquad
- Mcquade
- Mcquaid
- Mcquaide
- Mcquat
- Mcquatt
- Mcquattie
- Mcquet
- Mcquid
- Mcquoid
- Mctee
- Mctie
- Megat
- Meggat
- Meggatt
- Megget
- Meggett
- Meggit
- Meggitt
- Meggott
- Micat
- Micuda
- Micuta
- Migda
- Miggett
- Miggitt
- Migotti
- Miguda
- Miguet
- Migut
- Mikati
- Miket
- Miketa
- Miketta
- Mikita
- Mikuta
- Mocatta
- Mocattd
- Mocket
- Mockett
- Mockute
- Mocquet
- Moguet
- Mokate
- Mokete
- Moquet
- Moquette
- Mouquet
- Muckett
- Mugadu
- Muguet
- Mukada
- Mukete
- Mukit
- Mukta
- Muqit
- Muquit
- Mykyta
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.