Pickstock

Pickstock is a rare surname of English origin, believed to be locational in nature. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English word "pic", meaning a small hill, and "stoc", meaning a settlement or place. This suggests that the surname could indicate a family originating from a settlement near a small hill.

The earliest instances of the Pickstock surname are recorded in the historical documents of Shropshire and Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England. These records date back to the 13th century, indicating the long-standing presence of families bearing this name in the area.

Throughout history, individuals with the surname Pickstock have been documented in various records, including parish registers, census data, and probate records. This suggests that the surname has survived over the centuries, albeit in limited numbers, and remains a distinctive part of British genealogy.

Despite its relative rarity, Pickstock continues to be a name of interest to genealogists and historians researching British surnames, contributing to the rich tapestry of familial identities within the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 618 people named Pickstock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Pickstock.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Elliott
  • Ian
  • John
  • Michael
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Roger
  • Stephen

Female

  • Jacqueline
  • Jennifer
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Laura
  • Michelle
  • Sarah
  • Sheila
  • Susan
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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