Halket is a Scottish surname of English (Anglo-Norman) origin. The Halket surname originated in Renfrewshire Scotland and the family seat was at Pitfirrane Castle near Dunfermline. Variants of Halket included : Halkett, Halkette, Halkhead, Halkhede, Hackett, Hacket, Haket amongst others. Notable people with the surname include: Alex Halkett (1881–1917), Scottish footballer Anne Halkett (1623–1699), English religious writer and autobiographer Colin Halkett (1774–1856), British army officer Harry Halket (1889-1935) Progenitor of the Potteries market trading dynasty Hugh Halkett (1783–1863), British soldier John Halkett (disambiguation) Sir Peter Halkett, 6th Baronet (1765–1839), senior Royal Navy officer Peter Halkett, designer of the Halkett boat See also Halkett baronets Hackett (surname)