2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pickrom
A locational surname derived from a place name combining elements meaning 'small stream' or 'brook'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Pickrom. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pickrom surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Pickrom in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pickrom, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pickrom
The surname Pickrom is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "pic" meaning a small hill or peak, and "rum" meaning a spacious or roomy place. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a prominent hill or elevated location with ample space around it.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Pickrom can be traced back to the 13th century. Several variations in spelling, such as Pykrom, Pickeram, and Pyckerom, were common during that era due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landowners in England.
In the 14th century, the Pickrom surname appeared in various historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and the Poll Tax Returns of 1379. These records provide valuable insights into the geographical distribution of the name, with individuals bearing the surname residing in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire.
Notably, the Pickrom surname was associated with the village of Pickrom in Nottinghamshire, which likely derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname. This village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, further reinforcing the antiquity of the name's origins.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Pickrom surname. One of the earliest recorded was John Pickrom (c. 1320 - 1382), a wealthy landowner and wool merchant from Lincolnshire. Another prominent figure was Richard Pickrom (1455 - 1521), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the chancellor of the University of Oxford.
In the 16th century, William Pickrom (1510 - 1572) gained recognition as a skilled architect and master mason, contributing to the construction of several notable buildings in London. During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain Thomas Pickrom (1615 - 1687) distinguished himself as a loyal soldier in the Parliamentarian army.
Additionally, the Pickrom surname has been associated with the clergy, with individuals such as Reverend Henry Pickrom (1725 - 1798) serving as a prominent clergyman in the Church of England and contributing to theological writings of his time.
While the Pickrom surname has endured throughout the centuries, its prevalence and geographical distribution have evolved over time, with various branches of the family spreading across different regions of England and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pickrom
Among Census respondents with the surname Pickrom, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Pickrom bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pickrom surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- White3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pickrom
Pickrom appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,339 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 6,339 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pickrom surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #142,788 | -4.6% |
| Count | 123 | 119 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pickrom bearers went from 123 to 119 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 6,339 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #142,788.
FAQ
Pickrom surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pickrom?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Pickrom. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Pickrom?
Pickrom ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Pickrom. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pickrom.
Has Pickrom become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pickrom went from 123 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Pickrom?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pickrom, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pickrom in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pickrom appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (86.6%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pickrom (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pickrom mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name combining elements meaning 'small stream' or 'brook'. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pickrom (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Pickrom?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Pickrom on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.