TheNameDBPickersgill
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from a place name combining 'picker' with 'gill' (a ravine or stream).
Etymology
From Old English elements: 'pician' (to pick) or a personal name, combined with 'gill' (a narrow valley or watercourse). This suggests a location associated with picking or a person named Picker living near a gill.
About the Pickersgill Surname
Pickersgill is an English topographic surname originating from a place name in northern England. The surname has been associated with notable figures in art and social reform.
Distribution
Primarily found in northern England, particularly Yorkshire and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Henry Pickersgill (British painter), Maria Pickersgill (British abolitionist)