About Becknell
The surname Becknell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Becc" or "Becca," meaning "pickaxe" or "mattock," and the word "hyll," meaning "hill." Therefore, the surname Becknell is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a hill where becks (streams) were used for mining or quarrying purposes. It could also be a locational name for someone from a place named Becknell.
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The surname Becknell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Becknell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Becknell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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