TheNameDBHickman
TopographicMeaning
A person from Hickham or a dweller near hickory trees, or a servant of someone named Hick.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English elements 'hic' (hickory tree) or the personal name Hick, combined with 'man' (servant or dweller). The surname emerged in medieval England as a locative or patronymic designation.
About the Hickman Surname
An English surname with both topographic and occupational origins, referring to either a location associated with hickory trees or a servant of a man named Hick. The name has been documented in English records since the medieval period and spread to North America through English colonization.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries, with concentrations in the United States.
Notable Bearers
William Edward Hickman (criminal), various historical records