Explore the Family Name Pickelsimer
The meaning of Pickelsimer
Variant of Picklesimer, a surname of German origin. History: The Pickelsimers are descendants of Isaac Picklesimer, who emigrated to North America from Germany around 1720 (see Picklesimer).
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How common is the last name Pickelsimer in the United States?
The surname Pickelsimer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,596 and by 2010 its rank had slipped to 44,957. This represented an 8.08% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the surname also dropped from 493 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, a decrease of 3.25%. Consequently, the proportion of Pickelsimers per 100,000 people fell by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #44,957 | -8.08% |
| Count | 493 | 477 | -3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pickelsimer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pickelsimer identified as White, although there was a 3.89% drop, from 98.38% in 2000 to 94.55% in 2010. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year. However, the percentage identifying with two or more races rose significantly from 1.22% to 2.10%, a change of 72.13%. Additionally, the 2010 census marked the first time individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, at a rate of 1.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 94.55% | -3.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.1% | 72.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |