Mockett

The surname Mockett is of English origin, and is derived from the Old English personal name "Mocc" or "Mock", which means a quiet or gentle person. The surname is classified as a habitation name, indicating that the original bearer hailed from a place called Mockett or Mock, although such a place has not been definitively identified.

The Mockett surname has been recorded in various regions of England, with concentrations in Kent, Essex, and Sussex. The name has seen several spelling variations over the centuries, including Mocket, Mockette, and Mocketts.

Individuals bearing the surname Mockett have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts. The name continues to be present in contemporary British society, with Mockett families maintaining a sense of heritage and history.

Overall, the surname Mockett carries a sense of tradition and English heritage, reflecting the rich tapestry of surnames that contribute to the cultural landscape of Britain.

There are approximately 589 people named Mockett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Mockett.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Barry
  • Christopher
  • David
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Lawrence
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Caroline
  • Claire
  • Helen
  • Julia
  • Kathleen
  • Lynne
  • Rita
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Theresa

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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