Early Origins of the Hixson family
The place was derived from the Old English personal name "Hick" + "dun" and literally means "hill of a man called Hydt".
Where does the name Hickson come from?
English: patronymic from Hick. This surname has also been established in the Irish county of Kerry since the 17th century.
What does the last name Hickson mean?
Origin of the Name Hickson
Meaning 'the son of Richard', Hickson is a baptismal name. ... This name is of Anglo-Saxon descent spreading to the Celtic countries of Ireland , Scotland and Wales in early times and is found in many mediaeval manuscripts throughout these countries.
