PICKING
Picking
Picking is an English surname with its origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is occupational in nature, deriving from the Old English word "picung" or "piken," which referred to someone involved in sharpening or repairing picks, specifically those used for mining or agricultural purposes.
The surname Picking is most commonly found in the Northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire, where mining and agriculture were prominent industries. Over time, individuals with the surname Picking have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Variants of the surname include Pickings and Pickin. As with many surnames, different spellings and variations have emerged over the centuries as families migrated and record keeping evolved.
Individuals bearing the surname Picking have likely contributed to various aspects of British society throughout history, from labourers in the agricultural and mining industries to professionals in diverse fields.
Today, the surname Picking continues to be held by individuals around the world, with a rich history and heritage rooted in the annals of British surname tradition.
There are approximately 411 people named Picking in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Picking.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Clare
- Emma
- Hazel
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Kerry
- Margaret
- Marie
- Michelle
- Rebecca
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.