About Hockett
The surname Hockett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hoc," meaning "hook" or "crook." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a hooked or crooked nose or a physical feature resembling a hook. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Hockett can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their distinctive nose or hook-like feature.
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The surname Hockett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hockett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hockett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hockett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hockett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.