WICKSTEAD
Wickstead
The surname Wickstead originates from England and is of locational origin, deriving from places called Wickstead found in Northamptonshire and Wiltshire. The name is formed from the Old English words 'wic' which means "outlying farm" and 'stede' which means "place," indicating someone who lived near or originated from a farm settlement.
The first recorded instance of the Wickstead surname dates back to the 10th century in the Domesday Book, where a Richard de Wykestede was documented. Over the centuries, the surname has undergone various spelling variations such as Wicksted, Wickstead, Wicked, and Wickstede.
The Wickstead name has been sparsely distributed across England, with notable concentrations in counties like Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, and London. The name has been associated with individuals from diverse walks of life, from farmers and labourers to professionals and merchants.
The Wickstead surname has also spread beyond the shores of England, with some individuals immigrating to countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Today, the name continues to be borne by a small but widespread population, maintaining a connection to its English roots and historical significance.
There are approximately 298 people named Wickstead in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Wickstead.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- John
- Mark
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Alice
- Anne
- Emma
- Louise
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Shelagh
- Susan