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Re: Origin of the name and what it derives from

by Jim Young (guest)

4/30/2007, 6:34 AM

in reply to a message by Pickvance (Surname)

I'm sure this must be a version of Pickavance, which is best represented in South Lancashire. The spelling Pickvance must be very rare though. It comes from the French pique avant, meaning "prick forward", i.e., spur a horse on. I'm guessing it was a nickname for a person who was always in a hurry.

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Origin of the name and what it derives from · Pickvance (Surname) · 4/26/2007, 1:51 PM

•Re: Origin of the name and what it derives from · Jim Young · 4/30/2007, 6:34 AM

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