Puckett Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Puckett last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Puckett last name
Meaning of the Puckett last name: little Puck. Puckett is an English surname, probably from Puck, the mischievous spirit of folklore, with a little -et ending, a nickname for a lively person. The last name is found in southern England and spread through Virginia. Curiously, the same Puck became Robin Goodfellow in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Arms associated with the Puckett name
Coats of arms associated with the Puckett surname follow English heraldry, each set out in a short blazon.
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Puckett name FAQ
What does the Puckett name mean?
Little Puck. Common variants include Pucket, Puckette.
Where does the Puckett surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Puckett coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Puckett coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).