About Pickerel
The surname Pickerel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pike," meaning a type of fish, specifically the freshwater fish known as the pickerel. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who caught or sold pickerel fish. It may also have been a nickname for someone who had physical characteristics resembling a pickerel, such as a pointed nose or sharp features. Overall, the surname Pickerel is associated with the fishing industry and the aquatic creature it represents.
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The surname Pickerel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pickerel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pickerel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pickerel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pickerel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.