There are
765
Ficklings in the USA
Fickling is the
30509th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Fickling

MaryFickling

Mary Fickling was a British artist known for her landscape paintings and watercolor illustrations of botanical specimens.

GeorgeFickling

George Fickling was an American author best known for his teen mystery novel 'I Was a Teenage Dwarf' and his work on the Honey West series.

JamesFickling

James Fickling was an English bishop in the Church of England and the Bishop of Lincoln from 1770 to 1797.

JennieFickling

Jennie Fickling is an American children's author known for her series 'The Black Stallion' which she co-wrote with her husband Walter Farley.

PeterFickling

Peter Fickling is a British publishing executive and the co-founder of the independent publishing house 'Usborne Publishing' known for producing children's books.

ClareFickling

Clare Fickling is a British anthropologist and curator, known for her research on ancient civilizations and her work at the British Museum.

CarolineFickling

Caroline Fickling is an Australian journalist and news anchor, known for her work with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

DavidFickling

David Fickling is a British publisher and founder of the independent publishing company 'David Fickling Books', known for publishing acclaimed children's books.

RebeccaFickling

Rebecca Fickling is an American film producer and executive known for her work on films such as 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and 'The Blind Side'.

TimFickling

Tim Fickling is a British journalist and author, known for his work as a correspondent for The Guardian and The Observer.

Fickling Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Fickling' is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English word 'ficol' or 'ficel,' meaning 'birdcatcher' or 'fowler.' The '-ing' suffix indicates 'son of,' making 'Fickling' mean 'son of the birdcatcher.' It is a locational surname indicating that the original bearer lived or worked near a birdcatcher's area.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Fickling' is primarily found in the United States, with a significant presence in the state of Georgia, where it originated. It is also found in smaller numbers in other English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Fickling' include 'Fickleton' and 'Ficklinge.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Fickling' is primarily associated with the movement of individuals and families from England to the United States, particularly to the state of Georgia.