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

Pickell, 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 Pickell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pickell in America

Pickell is the 17911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pickell surname appeared 1,561 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pickell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pickell 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 Pickell

The surname Pickell has its origins in England, tracing back to the Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pyccel," meaning a small parcel or bundle, likely referring to an occupation of a peddler or hawker who carried goods for sale.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Pickell surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1177, where a certain Robert Pikell is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 12th century in the county of Lincolnshire.

In the 13th century, various spellings of the name appeared in historical records, such as Pyckel, Pykell, and Pickill. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions during that time period.

The Pickell surname is also associated with certain place names in England, such as Pickhill in North Yorkshire and Pickwell in Devon. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname throughout different regions.

One notable bearer of the Pickell surname was Thomas Pickell, a 16th-century English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford, from 1550 to 1564.

In the 17th century, a William Pickell was recorded as a merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London, indicating the family's involvement in the trading and mercantile industries.

During the 18th century, John Pickell (1738-1805) was a prominent English engraver and printmaker, known for his intricate engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects.

In the 19th century, Elizabeth Pickell (1813-1887) gained recognition as a British artist and painter, exhibiting her works at the Royal Academy and other prestigious institutions.

Another notable figure with the Pickell surname was Sir Henry Pickell (1870-1952), a British civil engineer and surveyor who played a crucial role in the construction of the London Underground railway system.

The Pickell surname has been carried by individuals across various professions and walks of life throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and significance within English society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pickell

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

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

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