PICOT
Picot
Picot is a surname of French origin that has roots in the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The surname derives from the Old French personal name "Pic", a diminutive of "Petit", meaning small or little. This name was commonly used as a nickname for someone who was of small stature or a younger son.
The Picot family established themselves in England following the Norman Conquest and integrated into English society, with their name becoming anglicised over time. The name Picot is found throughout various regions of England, particularly in areas with Norman influence.
Notable individuals with the surname Picot have made contributions to various fields, such as literature, academia, and public service. The Picot surname continues to exist in modern times, with descendants of the original Norman settlers still carrying on the family name.
In modern genealogy and family history research, the surname Picot serves as a link to England's medieval past and the impact of the Norman Conquest on English society and culture.
Typical given names associated with the Picot surname
Male
- Anthony
- Barry
- David
- Frazer
- John
- Jonathan
- Martin
- Michael
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Caroline
- Claire
- Emma
- Fiona
- Heather
- Jeanne
- Joanna
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Virginia
Similar and related surnames
- Picott
- Pico
- Picon
- Pickott
- Picoto
- Picotti
- Pacatte
- Pacaud
- Packet
- Packett
- Pacquett
- Pacquette
- Pact
- Pacut
- Pagatt
- Pagget
- Paggett
- Paggetti
- Pagghet
- Paggott
- Pagot
- Pagott
- Pagotto
- Pagutt
- Paquet
- Paquete
- Paquette
- Paquot
- Peakett
- Pecket
- Peckett
- Peckit
- Peckitt
- Pecquet
- Pect
- Peekett
- Pegado
- Peggett
- Peggot
- Peggott
- Pegott
- Piacquadio
- Picado
- Picat
- Picaud
- Picked
- Picket
- Pickett
- Pickette
- Pickitt
- Picnot
- Picquet
- Pict
- Picto
- Picton
- Piekut
- Pigato
- Pigatt
- Piggatt
- Pigget
- Piggett
- Piggot
- Piggott
- Pigot
- Pigott
- Piguet
- Piket
- Pikett
- Pikta
- Piquet
- Pockett
- Poggott
- Pogoda
- Poquet
- Pucket
- Puckett
- Pukett
- Pycott
- Pygot
- Pygott
- Pyket
- Pykett
- Pykitt
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 219 people named Picot in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Picot.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
