Explore the Family Name Pickrell
The meaning of Pickrell
English: variant of Pickerill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pickrell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Pickrell" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,963rd most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had fallen to the 17,419th spot, marking a decrease of 9.12 percent. Similarly, the count or occurrence of the surname also dropped by 3.11 percent during the same time period, going from 1,672 in 2000 to 1,620 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also reflected this trend with a drop of 11.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,963 | #17,419 | -9.12% |
| Count | 1,672 | 1,620 | -3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.55 | -11.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pickrell
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Pickrell", it's important to note that the majority identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.05 percent identified as such, and while there was a slight decrease over the next decade to 94.44 percent, it remained overwhelmingly the largest group. However, there were noticeable increases in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, growing by 57.69 percent and 70.29 percent respectively. Conversely, those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.44% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.35% | 70.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.23% | 57.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.17% | 8.33% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |