Explore the Family Name Picking
The meaning of Picking
1. English: variant of Picken. 2. In some cases possibly also German: variant of Bicking.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Picking in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Picking saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,895th most common, but by 2010, it had slipped to 47,521st. This represents a drop of approximately 5.85%. The actual count of people with this surname also experienced a minor decline, going from 450 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, a reduction of about 0.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #47,521 | -5.85% |
| Count | 450 | 446 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picking
In terms of ethnicity, the Picking surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.44% of those carrying the surname identified as White, though this percentage fell slightly to 88.79% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those carrying the Picking name more than doubled, increasing from 2.22% in 2000 to 4.93% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black made up 4% of the total in 2000, which increased to 4.48% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Picking surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.44% | 88.79% | -3.95% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 4.93% | 122.07% |
| Black | 4% | 4.48% | 12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |