There are
245
Beckets in the USA
Becket is the
78040th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Becket

ThomasBecket

Thomas Becket was an influential English clergyman and saint, known for his conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church. He was eventually murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170.

Becket Genealogy

OriginsThe Becket surname is predominantly English in origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is primarily associated with the region of Kent in southeastern England, where Saint Thomas Becket was born and eventually martyred.
Geographic DistributionThe Becket surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the county of Kent. It may also have some presence in other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the Becket surname include Beckett and Beket.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its relatively uncommon nature, there is limited information on the migration and immigration history of the Becket surname.