PICKUP
Also recorded as Pick Up
Pickup
The surname Pickup is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'pike' or 'pik', meaning "pointed" or "sharp", and the word 'hop', meaning a small enclosed valley or a nook. This surname is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in a pointed or sharp piece of land in a small valley.
The first recorded instance of the Pickup surname dates back to the early 14th century in Lancashire, England. The name has been primarily found in the regions of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England.
Over the centuries, the Pickup family name has spread beyond the British Isles, most notably to the United States, Canada, Australia, and other parts of the former British Empire. Today, the surname Pickup continues to be relatively common in the United Kingdom and is borne by individuals of diverse backgrounds and professions.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Pickup have made notable contributions in various fields, including business, politics, academia, and the arts. The name Pickup remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the heritage and history of the families that bear it.
There are approximately 4,152 people named Pickup in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,245th most common surname in Britain. Around 64 in a million people in Britain are named Pickup.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Christine
- Helen
- Joan
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan