Explore the Family Name Pickles
The meaning of Pickles
English (Yorkshire): variant of Pickle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pickles in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pickles has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,098, but by 2010 it had slipped to 26,362, indicating a decrease of 5.04%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained virtually stable, dropping from 927 people in 2000 to 926 in 2010. Moreover, there was an 8.82% decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Pickles, going from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #26,362 | -5.04% |
| Count | 927 | 926 | -0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pickles
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts among those with the surname Pickles. In 2000, over 93% identified as White, but that percentage declined slightly to 92.76% in 2010. There was also a modest decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 2.05% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased significantly from 2.91% in 2000 to 3.89% in 2010, a change of 33.68%. However, no changes were observed for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the Hispanic category saw a drop from 0.54% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 92.76% | -0.82% |
| Black | 2.91% | 3.89% | 33.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.73% | -15.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |