Explore the Family Name Pickerill
The meaning of Pickerill
English: from Middle English pykerell ‘young pike’ (from Middle English pike ‘pike’ (a predatory fish) + the diminutive suffix -erel), applied as a nickname for a sharp and aggressive person, or possibly as a metonymic occupational name for a catcher or seller of these fish.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pickerill in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pickerill has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,325 with 760 occurrences, while in 2010 it was positioned at rank 30,101 with 779 recorded instances. This represents a change of -2.65% in rank and a 2.5% increase in count. Its proportion per 100,000 also fell by 7.14% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,325 | #30,101 | -2.65% |
| Count | 760 | 779 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pickerill
On the aspect of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicate that the majority of individuals with the Pickerill surname identified as White, accounting for 98.03% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 97.56% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities saw an increase, moving from 0.79% to 1.28% over the ten years, marking a significant 62.03% change. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased marginally from 0.66% to 0.64%. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 97.56% | -0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.28% | 62.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 0.64% | -3.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |