Fawcett

Fawcett is a surname of English origin and a place name used for various locations. The name appears across different domains, often associated with people, organizations, and geographic features that bear the name.

The surname is associated with several prominent individuals, including Millicent Garrett Fawcett (1847–1929), a leading British suffragist and reformer who played a key role in the campaign for women’s rights in the United Kingdom. In her honor, the Fawcett Society, a United Kingdom charity promoting gender equality, carries the Fawcett name and continues to advocate for women's rights and policy changes.

In publishing, Fawcett Publications was an American company active in the 20th century, known for its Fawcett Comics line and for publishing Captain Marvel, the superhero who would later be associated with the alias Shazam. The rights to Captain Marvel were eventually acquired by DC Comics in 1972, after which the character was integrated into DC’s publishing universe.

Geographically, Fawcett appears in several toponyms in English-speaking countries, including towns and natural features named Fawcett. The name also surfaces in various corporate and institutional contexts, such as schools, buildings, and foundations, reflecting its use as a durable and widely recognized surname and place-name element.