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

Pickles, 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 Pickles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pickles in America

Pickles is the 26362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pickles surname appeared 926 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 Pickles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pickles 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 Pickles

The surname Pickles is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Old English word "piccil," meaning a small parcel or bundle, which later evolved into the modern word "pickle." The name likely referred to someone who either made or sold pickled vegetables or other preserved foods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pickles can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 13th century, where a Richard Pickel is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain references to individuals with the surname Pykyl and Pykel, which are believed to be variations of the same name.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Pikyl and Pykill, as evidenced by records in the Court Rolls of the Borough of Colchester. During this time, the name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire.

The Pickles surname has a long history, with notable bearers appearing in various historical records over the centuries. One such individual was John Pickles, a merchant and alderman of York, who lived in the late 16th century and was respected for his philanthropic efforts.

Another notable figure was William Pickles, a renowned English physician and epidemiologist born in 1885. He is remembered for his contributions to public health and his pioneering work in the study of infectious diseases.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in the form of Pickles in the parish records of Wigan, Lancashire. During this time, a family by the name of Pickles owned land near the town of Standish, which may have been the origin of the placename "Pickles Farm."

Other notable individuals bearing the Pickles surname include Samuel Pickles (1773-1849), a British Quaker and philanthropist; Thomas Pickles (1824-1892), an English cricketer; and Mary Pickles (1836-1923), a British trade unionist and suffragist.

The Pickles surname has a rich history spanning several centuries, originating from the humble roots of those involved in the trade of pickled and preserved foods. Despite its humble beginnings, the name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pickles

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

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

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