Bockett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The Bockett name is an important part of the history of the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Bockett is derived from the baptismal name Buchard, a variant of Burchard.

Early Origins of the Bockett family

The surname Bockett was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bockett family

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Bockett Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Bockett were recorded, including Bockett, Bocket, Bocard, Bocardi, Bochard, Bockard, Bokett, Bucard, Buchard, Bucket and many more.

Early Notables of the Bockett family

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Bockett migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Bockett family emigrate to North America:

Bockett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Patrick Bockett, who settled in New York in 1862

Contemporary Notables of the name Bockett (post 1700) +

Herbert Bockett, New Zealand accountant and chairman of the worker's compensation board