Summary
A surname of English origin, Beckett is derived from the Old English word 'beo', meaning 'bee', and 'cote', meaning 'cottage' or 'shelter'. It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a beekeeper's cottage or who worked as a beekeeper. The surname is associated with the renowned English playwright Samuel Beckett.
There are11763
Becketts in the USA
Beckett is the3045th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Beckett
SamuelBeckett
Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, best known for his play 'Waiting for Godot' and his contributions to the Theater of the Absurd.AubreyBeardsley
Aubrey Beardsley was an English illustrator and author, known for his distinctive black-and-white drawings that became synonymous with the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century.JoyceBeckett
Joyce Beckett was an Australian First World War nurse who served in France and Belgium, receiving numerous accolades for her bravery and dedication to patient care.ThomasBecket
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr in the Catholic Church.SimonBeckett
Simon Beckett is a British journalist and author, known for his crime fiction novels featuring forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunter.SamuelBeckett
Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, best known for his play 'Waiting for Godot' and his contributions to the Theater of the Absurd.ThomasBecket
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr in the Catholic Church.SimonBeckett
Simon Beckett is a British journalist and author, known for his crime fiction novels featuring forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunter.JoyceBeckett
Joyce Beckett was an Australian First World War nurse who served in France and Belgium, receiving numerous accolades for her bravery and dedication to patient care.AubreyBeardsley
Aubrey Beardsley was an English illustrator and author, known for his distinctive black-and-white drawings that became synonymous with the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century.Beckett Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Beckett' is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name 'Becc, meaning 'pickaxe'. It was originally an occupational name for a maker or user of pickaxes.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Beckett' is most commonly found in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Beckett' include 'Becket', 'Beckette', and 'Beckettie'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Beckett' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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