What is "jackett"

n. (surname patronymic from=given names)

Jackett is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Edward Jackett (1878–1935), English international rugby union player, brother of Richard
• Kenny Jackett (born 1962), Welsh international footballer
• Richard Jackett, Cornish rugby union player, brother of Edward
• Wilbur Jackett (1912–2005), Canadian public servant and chief justice