TheNameDBCrocket
OccupationalMeaning
One who makes or sells crockets, or a person with a crooked appearance.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'crochet' or 'crocke,' referring to a hooked tool or a crooked object. The suffix '-et' is a diminutive form indicating a small or characteristic version of the root word.
About the Crocket Surname
An occupational surname likely referring to craftspeople or those involved in making hooked implements. The name may also derive from a topographic or descriptive origin relating to crooked features.
Distribution
Found primarily in Scotland and northern England, with some presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Davy Crockett (American frontiersman, though spelled 'Crockett')