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

Prickett, 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 Prickett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prickett in America

Prickett is the 8249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prickett surname appeared 4,016 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Prickett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prickett 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 Prickett

The surname Prickett is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "prica," which means "to prick" or "to puncture." This name was likely given as an occupational surname to individuals who worked as prickers or prodders, possibly in trades such as tanning or wool combing.

The earliest known record of the name Prickett can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where it appears as "Prickett." This suggests that the name was already well-established in England by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname Prickett appeared in several historical records, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379, where it was recorded as "Prikkett." This variation in spelling was common during that time period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Prickett was John Prickett, a merchant and Member of Parliament for Yarmouth in 1421. Another prominent figure was Robert Prickett, who was appointed as the Bishop of Chichester in 1459.

During the 16th century, the name Prickett was associated with several place names, such as Prickett's Hill in Gloucestershire and Prickett's Farm in Buckinghamshire. These place names suggest that the surname was well-established in various regions of England.

In the 17th century, one of the most notable individuals with the surname Prickett was John Prickett (1620-1685), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Summe of Christian Religion" and "A Treatise on the Church of Christ."

Another prominent figure was Abraham Prickett (1693-1769), a British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary-le-Strand in London.

In the 18th century, James Prickett (1735-1806) was a renowned English engraver and artist known for his intricate copperplate engravings and illustrations.

During the 19th century, John Prickett (1808-1888) was a renowned English mathematician and educator who contributed significantly to the field of mathematics education.

Throughout its history, the surname Prickett has been associated with various professions, from merchants and clergymen to architects and mathematicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prickett

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

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

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