Hicks is a surname with English origins. It is derived from the Old English word “hīc,” meaning “dweller at the hīc,” or “stream.” The name was commonly found in the southwestern region of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall. Famous individuals with the surname Hicks include American comedian Bill Hicks, British philosopher Michael Hicks, and American football player Jordan Hicks. Today, the Hicks surname is still fairly common in English-speaking countries, with variations such as Hick and Hix.
