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The surname Hicks, particularly when linked to Irish descent, has a history that intertwines with both English and Irish genealogical strands. The name is primarily of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Hick," which is a diminutive of "Richard." It was common in England from the early medieval period, and as such, was brought to Ireland by English settlers, particularly during the Anglo-Norman invasion in the 12th century and the subsequent settlement of English people in Ireland.

Over time, the Hicks surname became integrated into Irish society, especially in regions where English influence was strong. However, the name could also have been adopted by native Irish families as an anglicized version of an Irish surname. Such a process was common, as English became the dominant language and culture in Ireland, and native families often translated or adapted their names into an English form that sounded similar.

Therefore, an Irish Hicks may find their lineage tracing back to either an English ancestor who settled in Ireland or to an Irish family that anglicized their original Gaelic surname. The exact history would vary between families, and a thorough genealogical investigation would be needed to determine individual roots. Over the centuries, people of the Hicks surname from Ireland, like many others, would have emigrated to various parts of the world, further spreading and diversifying the name's history and lineage.

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