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

Picker, 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 Picker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Picker in America

Picker is the 29581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Picker surname appeared 797 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 Picker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Picker 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 Picker

The surname Picker originates from England, with records dating back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "pikere," which referred to a person who picked or gathered items, such as fruits, vegetables, or other materials.

In some regions of England, the name was also associated with the occupation of a pickaxe or mattock user, someone who broke up and tilled the soil for agricultural purposes. This connection to the land and agricultural labor is reflected in the surname's early roots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Picker can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1195, where a certain Willelmus le Pickere is mentioned. This suggests that the surname was already established in northern England by the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in various historical documents and records. In the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, a Robert le Pykere is listed, while in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, a John Pykere is recorded.

The name Picker has also been associated with certain place names in England. For example, the village of Pickers Lea in Cheshire is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the surname Picker who lived or worked in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Picker. One such figure was John Picker (c. 1510-1589), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Rochester from 1573 until his death. Another was William Picker (1642-1718), a prominent English barrister and judge who served as a Justice of the King's Bench.

In the 18th century, Samuel Picker (1701-1781) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the All Saints' Church in Northampton. During the 19th century, James Picker (1826-1901) was a successful industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Picker Engineering Company in Yorkshire.

Additionally, the name Picker has been associated with the arts and literature. For instance, Henry Picker (1857-1924) was an English painter known for his landscapes and seascapes, while Emily Picker (1875-1942) was a celebrated novelist and short story writer from Derbyshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Picker

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

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

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