TheNameDBHackett
OccupationalMeaning
One who uses a hatchet or one with a small hatchet.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'haccet' or Old French 'hachette' (small hatchet or axe). The surname originated as an occupational or descriptive term for someone who used or carried a hatchet.
About the Hackett Surname
This surname reflects an occupational origin related to the use of hand tools in medieval trades. It has been carried to North America and other regions through English settlement.
Distribution
Found in England and widely distributed in North America and other English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Hackett family members in various fields