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Hackett

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhæk.ɪt/
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Meaning & History

From a diminutive of the medieval byname Hake, which was of Old Norse origin and meant "hook".

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Entry updated November 20, 2020

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