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

Picklesimer, 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 Picklesimer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Picklesimer in America

Picklesimer is the 19834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Picklesimer surname appeared 1,355 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 Picklesimer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Picklesimer 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 Picklesimer

The surname Picklesimer has its origins in the German language, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, Germany. The name is a combination of two German words, "Pickel" meaning "spear" or "pike," and "Simer," which is a variation of the German word "Zimmer," meaning "room" or "chamber."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Picklesimer name can be found in a document from the town of Nuremberg, dated 1587, which mentions a certain Johann Picklesimer, a master craftsman who specialized in the creation of intricate woodcarvings for local churches and noble houses.

In the late 17th century, the Picklesimer family is known to have settled in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria. Here, the family established a successful business as armorers and weaponsmiths, crafting swords, pikes, and other weapons for the local nobility and military forces.

A notable member of the Picklesimer family was Hans Picklesimer (1642-1712), who was commissioned by the Duke of Württemberg to design and construct a series of ornate weapons and armor for the ducal guard. His work was highly regarded for its intricate detailing and skilled craftsmanship.

Another prominent figure was Maria Picklesimer (1729-1803), a renowned lace maker from the town of Apolda in Thuringia. Her delicate and intricate lace designs were sought after by the aristocracy across Europe, and her work can be found in several museum collections.

In the 19th century, the Picklesimer family began to spread beyond Germany, with members emigrating to various parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Wilhelm Picklesimer (1823-1892), who settled in the United States and became a successful businessman in the city of Philadelphia.

As the Picklesimer name traveled across the globe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Pickelheimer, Pickelshimer, and Pickelsheimer, reflecting the local dialects and pronunciation in different regions.

While the Picklesimer name may not be as widespread as some other surnames, it has a rich and fascinating history that spans several centuries and reflects the craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and resilience of those who bore this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Picklesimer

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

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

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