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Hicks.

A surname originating as a patronymic derived from Hick, a medieval diminutive of Richard.

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Meaning & usage

name/hɪks/

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic derived from Hick, a medieval diminutive of Richard.

    countable · uncountable

  2. A placename: An unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States.

    countable · uncountable

  3. A placename: An unincorporated community in Warren County, Ohio, United States.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English Hick English -'s English -s English Hicks From Hick + -s.

name/hɪks/

  1. plural of Hick

    form-of · plural
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English Hick English -'s English -s English Hicks From Hick + -s.

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