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

Picart, 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 Picart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Picart in America

Picart is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Picart surname appeared 460 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 Picart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Picart 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 Picart

The surname Picart originated in France during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old French word "picard" or "piquart," which referred to someone from the historical region of Picardy in northern France. The name is believed to have emerged as a descriptive name for people who hailed from this region or spoke the distinct Picard dialect.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Picart can be found in the 12th-century cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Guines, where a certain "Willelmus Picart" was mentioned. This suggests that the surname was already in use by that time, potentially as early as the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across northern France, including charters and tax rolls. For instance, a "Jehan Picart" was recorded in the census rolls of the town of Douai in 1265, indicating the presence of the surname in urban areas.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Picart name gained prominence in several notable individuals. One such figure was Jean Picart, a French architect and sculptor who lived from around 1370 to 1437. He is credited with designing the famous stone sculptures adorning the Palais de Justice in Rouen, showcasing the artistic legacy associated with this surname.

Another prominent bearer of the Picart name was Nicolas Picart, a 16th-century French Protestant reformer and theologian who lived from 1510 to 1582. He played a significant role in the spread of Calvinism in France and authored several religious works that were influential during the Reformation period.

In the 17th century, the Picart surname gained further recognition through the works of Bernard Picart, a renowned French engraver and illustrator born in 1673. He is particularly known for his intricate engravings depicting religious and mythological scenes, as well as his contributions to the "Ceremonies and Religious Customs of All the People of the World" compilation.

During the 18th century, the Picart name continued to be associated with notable figures, such as François Edouard Picart, a French writer and journalist who lived from 1720 to 1788. He was known for his literary works and his involvement in the French Enlightenment movement.

As the surname Picart spread throughout France and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Picart, Picard, Piccard, and Picardy. These variations often reflected regional dialects or adaptations as the name traveled to different areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Picart

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

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 Picart 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 Picart 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 Picart was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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