PICKERSGILL
Also recorded as Pickers-Gill, Pickers-gill
Pickersgill
Pickersgill is a surname of English origin derived from the Old Norse name Pichardskyld, meaning "shield of the dwelling". The name is believed to have originated in the North of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and County Durham.
The Pickersgill surname has ancient roots and is associated with families who were involved in shipbuilding and maritime trade along the coast of England. Some notable individuals bearing the surname include George Pickersgill, a renowned 19th-century artist and marine painter, and William Pickersgill, a celebrated shipbuilder who operated the Pickersgill shipyard in Sunderland.
Throughout history, the Pickersgill name has been prominent in various sectors, including art, literature, and business. The family crest associated with the surname typically features maritime symbols such as ships, anchors, or waves.
Today, the Pickersgill surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and around the world, keeping alive the legacy and heritage of this esteemed English family name.
There are approximately 2,929 people named Pickersgill in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,047th most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Pickersgill.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Julia
- Julie
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Sally
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
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