Talk:Pickavance
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Background information on origin
[edit]The article previously contained this background information about the origin of the name, which might be useful, taken from this source. It has been removed because of concerns over violation of copyright:
The name derives, with pre-medieval origins, from the French phrase 'pricke avant' meaning to spur on, and as such was probably a metonymic or nickname for a messenger or herald. It has been recorded in different spellings including Pickance, Pickavance, Pickvance and Pickavant.
Early examples of the surname recording include:
Jan Pickedevant, at St. James Church, Clerkenwell, in 1606
Edward Picavance given as being a farmer of Chester, in 1662
Simon Prickadvance, in the Hearth tax rolls of the county of Sussex, in 1678
The first recorded spelling of the family name is believed to be that of William Prickeavant, dated 1273, in the Pipe rolls of the county of Bedfordshire, during the reign of Edward I.
I'm not sure how this text could be reworded to avoid any possibility of copyright violation. I would suggest that the list of names with places is a simple set of facts that cannot be re-written. But any suggestions gratefully received. Many thanks. Martinevans123 (talk) 10:26, 19 November 2023 (UTC)