Pickens

Meaning

Son of Picken or a dweller near a pointed hill, derived from Old English elements.

Etymology

Pickens is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Picken, which may relate to Old English 'pic' (point or peak). Alternatively, it may derive from a place name referring to a pointed geographical feature.

About the Name Pickens

Pickens is primarily a surname of English origin, occasionally used as a given name in modern times. It has historical significance in American colonial and frontier contexts.

Notable Bearers