About Pickens
The surname Pickens is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "picen," meaning "to pick or to prick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a picker or pricker, possibly referring to a person who picked fruits or vegetables or someone who pricked animals with a goad or spur. Over time, the surname Pickens became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
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The surname Pickens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pickens based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pickens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pickens using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.