Hicks Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Hicks Name Meaning: Derives from the given name 'Hicke','son of Hick'.

This name is of english origin & widespread through england.A variant of 'Richard' ric 'power' + hard 'strong'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hicks Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hicks family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,034
Agricultural Labourer 344
House Servant 180
Labourer 121
Farm Labourer 109
Servant 86
At Home 85
Dress Maker 82
Laundress 60
Annuitant 47
Carpenter 46
Copper Miner 45
Pauper 35
House Keeper 35
General Servant 34
Blacksmith 32
Farmers Son 31
Tin Miner 30
Farm Servant 28
Errand Boy 26
Miner 26
Scholar At Home 25
Shoe Maker 24
Nurse 21
Farmers Daughter 21

Hicks Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hicks 100% 86,781
2 Hucks 80% 1,884
3 Hickes 83% 1,386
4 Hix 40% 1,035
5 Hocks 80% 636
6 Hecks 80% 544
7 Hacks 80% 304

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