Explore the Family Name Pickron
The meaning of Pickron
English: altered form of Pickering.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pickron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pickron experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,266th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it dropped to 40,672nd. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell slightly from 563 in 2000 to 537 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #40,672 | -9.14% |
| Count | 563 | 537 | -4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pickron
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pickron saw some changes as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (61.46 percent), followed by Black (32.68 percent). By 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnicity at 59.96 percent, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Black (33.33 percent) and Hispanic (3.35 percent). Interestingly, the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.49 percent of the Pickrons, whereas in 2000, there were none reported. The group identifying with two or more races, however, disappeared completely by 2010 after making up 1.42 percent in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.46% | 59.96% | -2.44% |
| Black | 32.68% | 33.33% | 1.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 3.35% | 17.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |