Beckett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The ancestors of the Beckett family lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Beckett was a name given to a person with a prominent nose. The Old English word beke refers to the beak of a bird. More rarely, Beckett may be a local type surname, referring to someone who lived beside a stream.

The surname in this case is derived from the Northern Old English word bekke, which means stream and is derived from the Old Norse word bekkr. Also, Beckett may be a local surname referring to settlements called Beckett in Berkshire and Devon.

The Berkshire settlement takes its name from the Old English words beo, which means bee, and cot, which means cottage or shelter. The name of the Devon settlement has the Old English personal name Bicca, which is probably derived from becca, which means pickaxe or mattock, as its first element.

Early Origins of the Beckett family

The surname Beckett was first found in Norfolk and Cheshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Beckett family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beckett research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1170, 1653, 1684, 1719, 1738 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Beckett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Beckett Spelling Variations

Beckett has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Beckett have been found, including Becket, Beckett, Beckete, Beckette and others.

Early Notables of the Beckett family

Distinguished members of the family include

Beckett World Ranking

In the United States, the name Beckett is the 2,854th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 However, in New Zealand, the name Beckett is ranked the 914th most popular surname with an estimated 808 people with that name. 2 And in the United Kingdom, the name Beckett is the 617th popular surname with an estimated 10,688 people with that name. 3

Migration of the Beckett family to Ireland

Some of the Beckett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 63 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Beckett migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Becketts to arrive on North American shores:

Beckett Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Beckett Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Beckett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Beckett Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Beckett migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Beckett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Beckett migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Beckett Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Beckett (post 1700) +
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