Explore the Family Name Picknell
The meaning of Picknell
English: habitational name from Picknill Green in Bexhill (Sussex), which is recorded as Pigglinde in the 13th century. The placename derives from an Old English personal name Pīca + Old English glind ‘enclosure’.
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How common is the last name Picknell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Picknell has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 75,938th in popularity with a count of 236 individuals. By 2010, the rank had decreased to 87,663rd and the count dropped to 212, marking a change of -15.44% in rank and -10.17% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also saw a decline of -22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #87,663 | -15.44% |
| Count | 236 | 212 | -10.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picknell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Picknell saw minor changes from 2000 to 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying with this surname were White, at 93.64% in 2000 and 93.40% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of -0.26%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell by -4.71% from 2.97% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010. There was no representation reported among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during both census years. Individuals identifying with two or more races were reported in 2000 at 2.12%, but data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 93.4% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 2.83% | -4.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |