PUCKETT
Puckett
The surname Puckett is of English origin, deriving from the Middle English term 'poket' or 'pouket', meaning a pouch or bag. It is believed that the name was used as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold pouches or bags.
The Puckett family name can be traced back to the 12th century in England, specifically in the region of Yorkshire. Over time, the name spread to other parts of the country, and variants such as Pucket and Puchet emerged. Immigrants bearing the surname Puckett also settled in the United States, Australia, and other countries during periods of migration.
Notable individuals with the surname Puckett include the American baseball player Kirby Puckett, known for his career with the Minnesota Twins and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Today, the surname Puckett is relatively uncommon but can still be found in various regions of England and within the diaspora. The name carries a sense of history and lineage, reflecting the trade and craftsmanship of bag makers from centuries past.
There are approximately 567 people named Puckett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Puckett.
Surname type: Diminutive
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bryan
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joan
- June
- Laura
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Susan
- Sylvia
- Vivienne
- Wendy