Dickens
Son of little Richard — London fog in print.
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Stake your name →What does the Dickens name mean?
Patronymic — son of Dickin (little Richard). Middle English -s genitive.
The history of Dickens
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) made the surname synonymous with English urban compassion and satire; the Portsmouth-born line carried Chatham and London into Hard Times.
Notable bearers of the Dickens name
- Charles Dickens (1812–1870) — novelist
Frequently asked
What does the surname Dickens mean?
Patronymic — son of Dickin (little Richard). Middle English -s genitive.
Where does the Dickens family come from?
The Dickens family was historically based in London and South East in England, in particular London and South East.
Who are some famous Dickenses?
Notable bearers of the Dickens name include Charles Dickens (1812–1870) — novelist.