MICKLE
Mickle
Mickle is an English surname of Old Norse origin, believed to have been derived from the Old Norse personal name "Mikill," meaning 'large' or 'great'. The name first appeared in England during the early medieval period and has since been anglicised to form the modern surname "Mickle."
Distribution
The Mickle surname is relatively rare and is most commonly found in parts of northern England and Scotland. Over the centuries, bearers of the Mickle surname have spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States and Canada, through immigration.
Notable Individuals
1. John Mickle (1788–1878)
- A renowned British engineer and inventor, John Mickle was known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives during the Industrial Revolution.
2. Elizabeth Mickle (1818–1896)
- A prominent suffragist and social reformer, Elizabeth Mickle was instrumental in campaigning for women's rights and better working conditions for the labour force in 19th-century Britain.
Variants
Variants of the Mickle surname include Mickel, Mikell, and Mikkel, reflecting the various spellings that emerged as the name was passed down through generations.
References
- Harrison, Henry. The Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary. London: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969.
- Bowman, William. The Origins of British Surnames: A Comprehensive Guide. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2008.
Typical given names associated with the Mickle surname
Male
- Anthony
- Antony
- Brian
- David
- Gary
- Jason
- Joan
- John
- Joshua
- Paul
- Philip
- Raymond
- Stephen
- Trevor
Female
- Ann
- Debbie
- Denise
- Ingrid
- Jean
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Mary
- Nora
- Patricia
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
- Michel
- Meikle
- Micale
- Micele
- Mical
- Micali
- Miceli
- Micelli
- Mickael
- Mickail
- Mickall
- Mickel
- Mickell
- Mickels
- Mickles
- Micle
- Miclea
- Micol
- Mikael
- Mikail
- Mikal
- Mikeal
- Mikel
- Mikell
- Mikely
- Mikle
- Mikles
- Mikol
- Miquel
- Mixell
- Meickle
- Micklem
- Mickler
- Micklev
- Mickley
- Mikeli
- Mikelis
- Mikl
- MacColl
- McCall
- McCalla
- McCaul
- McColl
- McKale
- Moughal
- Muckle
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 176 people named Mickle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Mickle.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Mickle
- William Julius Mickle - Writer (1734 to 1788)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.