Eckett Surname
Approximately 387 people bear this surname
Eckett Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Echard.' The surname lasted for many centuries in Norfolk, and probably still exists there. With the corrupted Eckett, compare Richard, Rickard, and Rickett.
Adaill Ecard, Norfolk, 1273.
Read More About This SurnameEckett Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 261 | 1:213,479 | 18,261 |
| United States | 50 | 1:7,249,179 | 331,838 |
| Australia | 32 | 1:843,616 | 52,533 |
| Wales | 23 | 1:134,545 | 9,804 |
| Scotland | 9 | 1:594,869 | 21,724 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 1:14,747,112 | 316,340 |
| Peru | 2 | 1:15,892,062 | 51,966 |
| Poland | 2 | 1:19,004,374 | 199,659 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1:4,528,323 | 55,372 |
| Taiwan | 1 | 1:23,444,746 | 93,622 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 159 | 1:153,304 | 13,459 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13 | 1:3,862,976 | 168,604 |
Eckett Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Echard.' The surname lasted for many centuries in Norfolk, and probably still exists there. With the corrupted Eckett, compare Richard, Rickard, and Rickett.
Adaill Ecard, Norfolk, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
1515. William Echard, rector of Cley, Norfolk. History of Norfolk.
1537. Thomas Echard, bailiff of Yarmouth, Norfolk: ibid.
1544. Married — Thomas Echarde and Elizabeth Tood: Sts Dionis Backchurch.
Eckett Demographics
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Eckett Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Eckett Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Eckett is found in England more than any other country/territory. It can also occur in the variant forms:. Click here to see other potential spellings of Eckett.
How Common Is The Last Name Eckett? popularity and diffusion
Eckett is the 744,013th most numerous family name globally. It is borne by around 1 in 18,830,868 people. This surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 77 percent of Eckett live; 76 percent live in Northern Europe and 76 percent live in British Isles.
This last name is most widespread in England, where it is carried by 261 people, or 1 in 213,479. In England it is primarily found in: Hampshire, where 23 percent are found, Greater London, where 15 percent are found and Berkshire, where 11 percent are found. Besides England this last name exists in 13 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 13 percent are found and Australia, where 8 percent are found.
Eckett Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Eckett has changed through the years. In England the number of people who held the Eckett surname expanded 164 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it expanded 385 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Eckett Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Eckett surname are 11.56% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than The US average, with 58.33% being registered to vote for the party.
Eckett earn more than fifty percent more than the average income. In United States they earn 67.48% more than the national average, earning $72,264 USD per year.
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