PIKETT
Pikett
The surname Pikett is of Anglo-Saxon origin and has been recorded in the British Isles since ancient times. The name is thought to derive from the Old English word "pic", meaning a pointed object or sharp tool, and would have been used as an occupational name for someone who worked with pointed or sharp objects.
The Pikett surname is found throughout the UK, with concentrations in regions such as the South East and East Anglia. Variants of the name include Pickett and Picket.
Individuals bearing the surname Pikett have made notable contributions to British history and culture. One of the most famous bearers of the name was George Pickett, a British politician and diplomat in the 19th century.
Today, the surname Pikett continues to be found in British and global populations, and individuals with this name can trace their heritage back to the skilled workers and craftsmen of medieval England.
There are approximately 202 people named Pikett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Pikett.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Aj
- Alan
- Andrew
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- John
- Luke
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Diane
- Dorothy
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Patricia
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Veronica