About Pilkerton
The surname Pilkerton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the village of Pilkington in Lancashire, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "pilca," meaning "a sparrow," and "tun," meaning "a settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Pilkerton can be interpreted as "the settlement of the sparrows."
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The surname Pilkerton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pilkerton 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 Pilkerton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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