Explore the Family Name Picton
The meaning of Picton
English: habitational name from Picton in Cheshire, in Flintshire, or in North Yorkshire. The places are named from an Old English personal name Pīca + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Picton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Picton slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,458 in popularity and by 2010, it dropped to a rank of 54,296, indicating a decrease of 5.52%. The count of individuals with the surname Picton remained consistent at 380 during both census years. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 7.14% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #54,296 | -5.52% |
| Count | 380 | 380 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Picton
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an overview of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Picton. As of 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.68%), followed by Black (2.37%) and those who identified with two or more races (2.89%). By 2010, while the White proportion had decreased to 88.95%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Black, rising to 5.26%, and a slight uptick in those identifying with two or more races, at 3.16%. No individuals with the surname Picton identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 88.95% | -5.05% |
| Black | 2.37% | 5.26% | 121.94% |
| Two or More Races | 2.89% | 3.16% | 9.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |