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UK surname

Picot

A surname derived from a diminutive form of the name Peter.

In the 1881 census there were 25 people recorded with the Picot surname, ranking it #30,077 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 159, ranked #22,798, up from #30,077 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to South Stoneham, Tunbridge, Bidborough and Battersea. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire, Pendle and Aylesbury Vale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Picot is 181 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 536.0%.

1881 census count

25

Ranked #30,077

Modern count

159

2016, ranked #22,798

Peak year

2011

181 bearers

Map years

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1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Picot had 25 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,077 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016, ranked #22,798.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 103 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Picot surname distribution map

The map shows where the Picot surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Picot surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Picot over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 19 #29,904
1861 historical 12 #32,329
1881 historical 25 #30,077
1891 historical 45 #30,747
1901 historical 86 #24,508
1911 historical 103 #22,328
1997 modern 138 #22,227
1998 modern 141 #22,517
1999 modern 149 #21,924
2000 modern 152 #21,603
2001 modern 148 #21,664
2002 modern 165 #20,619
2003 modern 150 #21,669
2004 modern 153 #21,528
2005 modern 152 #21,572
2006 modern 143 #22,619
2007 modern 148 #22,406
2008 modern 150 #22,429
2009 modern 162 #21,791
2010 modern 169 #21,652
2011 modern 181 #20,579
2012 modern 165 #21,782
2013 modern 162 #22,433
2014 modern 158 #23,022
2015 modern 161 #22,599
2016 modern 159 #22,798

Geography

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Where Picots are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around South Stoneham, Tunbridge, Bidborough, Battersea, Southampton St Mary and St John Hackney. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Riding of Yorkshire, Pendle, Aylesbury Vale and Kensington and Chelsea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 South Stoneham Hampshire
2 Tunbridge, Bidborough Kent
3 Battersea London (South Districts)
4 Southampton St Mary Hampshire
5 St John Hackney London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Riding of Yorkshire 032 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 Pendle 004 Pendle
3 Aylesbury Vale 015 Aylesbury Vale
4 Pendle 005 Pendle
5 Kensington and Chelsea 008 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Picot

These lists show first names that appear often with the Picot surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Picot

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Picot, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Picot surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Picot household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Picot is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Picot is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Picot falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Picot is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Picot, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Picot

The surname Picot originates from France and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "picot," which referred to a small pointed object or a type of lace trimming with small loops or piques.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Picot can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Roger Picot, who held lands in Gloucestershire.

During the 12th century, the name Picot appeared in various records in Normandy, France, where it was likely associated with families involved in the textile industry or lacemaking. Some notable individuals from this period include Raoul Picot, a Norman knight who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name Picot was found in records from the county of Somerset in England, possibly indicating that members of the family had settled in the region. One notable figure was Sir John Picot, a knight who participated in the Barons' Revolt against King John in 1215.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Picot name appeared in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. Some individuals of note from this period include Guillaume Picot, a nobleman and landowner in Normandy, and Jean Picot, a merchant and alderman in the city of Rouen.

In the 16th century, the Picot family was well-established in the Champagne region of France, where they were involved in the wine trade. One notable member was Pierre Picot, a successful winemaker and négociant who lived in the town of Épernay from 1540 to 1612.

Throughout history, the Picot surname has also been associated with various places and localities, such as Picoterie in Normandy, Picotières in the Languedoc region, and Picot in the Champagne region. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Picault, Picault, and Picaud, have been documented in different regions and time periods.

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1881 census detail

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Picot families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Picot surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Channel Islands leads with 176 Picots recorded in 1881 and an index of 301.42x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 176 301.42x
Surrey 9 0.94x
Middlesex 6 0.30x
Lancashire 4 0.17x
Hampshire 2 0.50x
Kent 2 0.30x
Devon 1 0.24x
Gloucestershire 1 0.26x
Royal Navy 1 4.26x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 79 Picots recorded in 1881 and an index of 415.57x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 79 415.57x
Trinity 32 2370.37x
St John 25 2252.25x
Grouville 17 1042.94x
St Saviour 11 340.56x
Battersea 9 12.41x
St Owen 5 326.80x
Hackney London 4 3.62x
Toxteth Park 4 5.05x
St Lawrence 3 188.68x
Rochester St Margaret 2 28.21x
St Anne 2 192.31x
Bristol 1 277.78x
Hammersmith London 1 2.06x
Paddington London 1 1.38x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 3.16x
Royal Navy 1 4.98x
Southampton 1 312.50x
Southampton St Mary 1 3.94x
St Peter 1 59.52x
St Peter Port 1 9.26x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Picot surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 16
Ann 11
Elizabeth 10
Jane 10
Alice 3
Esther 3
Louisa 3
Marie 3
Adelaide 2
Annie 2
Eliza 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Julia 2
Marguerite 2
Maria 2
Monica 2
Rachel 2
Anna 1
Anne 1
Catherine 1
Clara 1
Delvina 1
Emelia 1
Emelly 1
Erith 1
Eva 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Harriet 1
Helen 1
Helvina 1
Hilda 1
Kate 1
Lilian 1
Lizey 1
Lucile 1
Lucy 1
Lydia 1
Lydie 1
Margaret 1
Matilda 1
Miriam 1
Molly 1
Nancy 1
Rebecca 1
Rosa 1
Rosanna 1
Selina 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Picot surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 19
George 7
Philip 7
Joshua 6
Charles 5
Francis 4
Josue 4
Alfred 3
David 3
Clement 2
Ernest 2
Frederick 2
Henry 2
Jean 2
Thomas 2
Adolphus 1
Alcide 1
Arthur 1
Chas. 1
Daniel 1
Elias 1
Emile 1
Frank 1
Harold 1
Heber 1
James 1
Joseph 1
Matthew 1
Patk. 1
Peter 1
Samuel 1
Walter 1
William 1

FAQ

Picot surname: questions and answers

How common was the Picot surname in 1881?

In 1881, 25 people were recorded with the Picot surname. That placed it at #30,077 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Picot surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016. That gives Picot a modern rank of #22,798.

What does the Picot surname mean?

A surname derived from a diminutive form of the name Peter.

What does the Picot map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Picot bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.