TheNameDBMickle
DescriptiveMeaning
A descriptive surname derived from the Scots word 'mickle,' meaning 'large' or 'great,' likely referring to a tall or large person.
Etymology
The surname comes from the Middle English and Scots word 'mikil' or 'mickle,' meaning large or great, which was used as a descriptor for physical characteristics. This word has Old Norse origins and was common in northern English and Scottish dialects.
About the Mickle Surname
Mickle is a Scottish and Northern English surname derived from a word meaning 'large' or 'great,' originally used as a physical descriptor. The surname reflects the linguistic heritage of Scots and Northern English dialects.
Distribution & Frequency
Found primarily in Scotland and Northern England, with some presence in North America among Scottish diaspora.
Mickle Surname Distribution
Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.