Explore the Family Name Pickren
The meaning of Pickren
English: altered form of Pickering.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pickren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pickren has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,103rd, but by 2010, it had slipped down to 47,272nd. This represents a drop of 7.19 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 460 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.39 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.76 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #47,272 | -7.19% |
| Count | 460 | 449 | -2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pickren
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pickren, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an overrepresentation of individuals identifying as white. In 2000, approximately 93.70 percent identified as white, increasing to 95.99 percent in 2010—a change of 2.44 percent. Meanwhile, representations of other ethnicities such as Hispanic and Black saw dips, with the Hispanic ethnicity decreasing by 25.52 percent. There were no individuals with the surname Pickren identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, 2010 marked the first time that individuals identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 95.99% | 2.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 1.78% | -25.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |