SICKELMORE
Sickelmore
Sickelmore is a surname of English origin that has ancient roots in the county of Devon, in the southwest of England. The name is thought to have derived from a place name, perhaps a lost medieval village or hamlet. The etymology of the name suggests that it may have been associated with a meadow where a sickle was used for agricultural purposes, indicating a possible occupational origin.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Sickelmore have been predominantly found in the Devon area, with clusters of the name recorded in local parish records dating back centuries. The name is relatively rare and has not achieved widespread distribution beyond its original geographical concentration in the southwest of England.
Due to the scarce occurrence of the Sickelmore surname, there is limited genealogical information available about prominent individuals or notable families associated with the name. It is likely that those with the surname Sickelmore have ties to the rural communities of Devon and may have been involved in agricultural or other local trades.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Sickelmore may have dispersed and settled in various parts of the country or even abroad, contributing to the diversification of the name's geographical distribution. Despite its relative obscurity, the Sickelmore surname serves as a reminder of the local history and heritage of Devon and the enduring legacy of families rooted in the region.
There are approximately 87 people named Sickelmore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Sickelmore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Keith
- Rob
Female