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

Picos, 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 Picos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Picos in America

Picos is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Picos surname appeared 408 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 Picos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Picos 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 Picos

The surname PICOS has its origins in Spain, where it can be traced back to the 14th century. The name likely derives from the Spanish word "pico," meaning "peak" or "summit," suggesting that the original bearers may have lived near or been associated with a prominent mountain or hill.

Early records indicate that the name was prevalent in the regions of Castile and Aragon, where variations such as "Pico" and "Picos de Valderaduey" were documented. The latter variation suggests a potential connection to the village of Valderaduey, located in the province of León.

One of the earliest known references to the PICOS surname can be found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla" (Distribution of Seville), a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties among the Christian conquerors of Seville. This record mentions individuals with the surname PICOS who received allotments in the city.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the PICOS surname was Diego Picos, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He is believed to have been born around 1490 and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Inca empire.

Another prominent individual with the PICOS surname was Juan Picos de Valderas, a Spanish military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War during the 17th century. He was born in Valderas, a town in the province of León, and is known for his participation in various battles and campaigns throughout Europe.

In the 18th century, Pedro Picos y Hermosa, a Spanish painter and engraver, gained recognition for his artistic contributions. He was born in Madrid in 1708 and is particularly known for his religious works and engravings depicting scenes from the Bible.

Moving into the 19th century, José Picos Solís, a Spanish politician and lawyer, made his mark. Born in 1812 in Seville, he served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and was involved in various legal reforms and initiatives during his career.

Throughout history, the PICOS surname has been associated with notable individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of those bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Picos

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

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

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