Explore the Family Name Pickup
The meaning of Pickup
English (Lancashire): habitational name from a place in Lancashire, so called from Old English pīc ‘point’ + copp ‘top’, i.e. a hill with a sharp peak.
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How common is the last name Pickup in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pickup experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,235, while by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 30,889. This demonstrates a modest change of 1.11%. Additionally, the count for this surname went up from 702 in 2000 to 753 in 2010, marking a 7.26% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #30,889 | 1.11% |
| Count | 702 | 753 | 7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pickup
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010 for individuals with the Pickup surname. Majority identified as White, though there was a decrease from 85.33% in 2000 to 81.81% in 2010. A small percentage (13.25% in 2000 and 12.75% in 2010) identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals started identifying with more than one ethnicity (3.19%) or as Hispanic (1.59%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.33% | 81.81% | -4.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 13.25% | 12.75% | -3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |