Pickett

Meaning

A surname derived from an occupational term for someone who made or used pickets or stakes.

Etymology

From Old French 'piquet' (a pointed stake), with the addition of a diminutive or possessive suffix '-ett'. The surname originated as an occupational designation for craftsmen or soldiers associated with pickets.

About the Pickett Surname

Pickett is an English occupational surname derived from the term for pointed stakes used in fencing and military contexts. The surname has been well-documented in English and American records since the medieval period.

Distribution

Found throughout England and North America, with significant presence in the United States.

Notable Bearers

George Pickett (American Confederate general), Bill Pickett (American rodeo performer and actor)

People with the Pickett Surname