Tickell

Tickell is a British surname with historical roots in the United Kingdom. The surname is of English origin and is believed to have originated from the medieval personal name "Tikill" which was a diminutive of the Old English name "Tica" meaning "Theobald".

The Tickell surname is primarily found in England, especially in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Over the centuries, the family name has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Tickell include Thomas Tickell (1685–1740), an English poet and man of letters who was associated with the Augustan literary circle. Other prominent figures with the surname Tickell have made contributions in various fields such as politics, academia, and the arts.

Today, the Tickell surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical origins in Britain.

Typical given names associated with the Tickell surname

Male

  • Barry
  • Brian
  • Charles
  • Chris
  • Christopher
  • Gene
  • George
  • John
  • Michael
  • Nigel
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • William

Female

  • Anne
  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Debra
  • Hlj
  • Janet
  • Jean
  • Laura
  • Lesley
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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 355 people named Tickell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Tickell.

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Famous people named Tickell

  • Kathryn Tickell - Musician
  • Clare Tickell - Chief Executive of the Hanover Housing Association
  • Crispin Tickell - Diplomat, environmentalist, and academic
  • Edward Tickell - Sports shooter (1861 to 1942)

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