PYCROFT
Pycroft
Pycroft is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English name Pic, meaning "point" or "peak", and croft, meaning a small enclosed field or paddock. The name likely originated as a toponymic surname for individuals who resided near or worked on a pointed or elevated piece of land.
The surname Pycroft is most commonly found in the south of England, particularly in regions such as Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire, where the name has historical roots dating back centuries. Variants of the name include Piccroft and Picroft.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pycroft include Edward Pycroft, an English journalist and novelist known for his contributions to Victorian literature.
The Pycroft family crest typically features symbols such as a lion, representing strength and courage, and a chevron, a symbol of protection. The family motto Virtus in arduis, meaning "Virtue in difficulties", reflects the resilience and determination associated with the name Pycroft.
In contemporary times, the surname Pycroft remains relatively rare but is upheld with pride by those who bear it, signifying a connection to England's medieval past and a legacy of endurance and fortitude.
There are approximately 495 people named Pycroft in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Pycroft.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Greg
- James
- Joe
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Raymond
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Anna
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Kerri
- Lisa
- Mary
- Rebecca