Explore the Family Name Picot
The meaning of Picot
1. French: from Old French picot ‘pointed object, pickaxe’, a nickname for someone who used such an implement. This surname is also found in Haiti. 2. Catalan: nickname from Valencian dialect picot ‘(sheep or goat) bell’. 3. English (of Norman origin): variant of Pickett. History: Pierre Picot/Picault from Neuville-en-Beaumont in Manche, France, married Marie-Madeleine Brosseau in Charlesbourg, QC, in 1720. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Francois, Jacques, Jeanpaul, Luc, Pascal, Yves. Spanish Esperanza, Aida, Alicia, Ana, Felipe, Luis.
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How common is the last name Picot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Picot has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Picot ranked 52,935 in popularity and had a count of 367 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 59,017 with a count of 343 individuals. This illustrates an overall decline in popularity by 11.49% and a decrease in the count by 6.54%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #59,017 | -11.49% |
| Count | 367 | 343 | -6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picot
The ethnicity identity associated with the surname Picot saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (43.05%), Black (38.15%), or Hispanic (15.80%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals who identified as White increased to 46.06%, while those identifying as Black decreased slightly to 36.73%. The percentage of Hispanics also rose marginally to 16.03%. Meanwhile, the data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.72% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.05% | 46.06% | 6.99% |
| Black | 38.15% | 36.73% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 15.8% | 16.03% | 1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |