Find out how popular the last name Picardal is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Picardal.

Picardal, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Picardal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Picardal in America

Picardal is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Picardal surname appeared 128 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Picardal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Picardal to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Picardal

The surname Picardal has its origins in the Picardy region of northern France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "picard," which referred to someone from the Picardy region. The name may also have connections to the Vulgar Latin word "piccardus," meaning a type of clothing or cloak worn by soldiers.

In the early 13th century, the name Picardal appears in several historical records and manuscripts from the Picardy region. One notable example is a deed from 1217 mentioning a landowner named Renaud Picardal in the village of Amiens. The name's earliest recorded spelling variations include Picardel, Picardeau, and Piccardel.

The Picardal surname is closely tied to the village of Picquigny, located in the former province of Picardy. Historical records from the 14th century show several families bearing the Picardal name residing in this area, suggesting a possible connection to the place name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Picardal surname was Jean Picardal, a merchant and alderman in the city of Amiens, who lived from around 1325 to 1387. Another notable figure was Pierre Picardal, a renowned architect and stonemason born in Picquigny in 1412, who contributed to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the region.

During the 15th century, the Picardal name gained prominence with the rise of a noble family in the Picardy region. One member, Jacques Picardal (1470-1543), served as a military commander under King Francis I of France and was awarded lands and titles for his service.

In the 16th century, the Picardal name spread beyond Picardy as members of the family migrated to other parts of France and Europe. One such individual was Antoine Picardal (1520-1592), a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris and wrote several influential works on religious philosophy.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Picardal name continued to appear in various historical records across France and other parts of Europe, with individuals holding positions ranging from clergymen and academics to merchants and artisans.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Picardal

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Picardal.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Picardal was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Picardal has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Picardal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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