There are
753
Pickups in the USA
Pickup is the
30889th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Pickup

ChadPickup

Chad Pickup is a former Canadian football linebacker who played for the Calgary Stampeders and Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was a key contributor on special teams and won a Grey Cup with the Stampeders in 2014.

ChrisPickup

Chris Pickup is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He made over 100 appearances in the Football League for Bradford City and Scarborough.

DavidPickup

David Pickup is a British actor known for his roles in TV shows such as 'Doctor Who' and 'Holby City'. He has also appeared in films like 'Mad Dogs' and 'I Give It a Year'.

GaryPickup

Gary Pickup is a retired British motorcycle racer who competed in the British Superbike Championship and the Isle of Man TT races. He achieved multiple top 10 finishes in both competitions.

JohnPickup

John Pickup is an Australian rugby league player who played as a prop. He represented the North Sydney Bears and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

KatePickup

Kate Pickup is an English actress known for her roles in TV shows such as 'Hollyoaks' and 'Doctors'. She has also appeared in films like 'Attack the Block' and 'Closer to the Edge'.

MartinPickup

Martin Pickup is a British chess player who has competed in numerous national and international tournaments. He holds the title of Candidate Master (CM).

PaulPickup

Paul Pickup is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played as a forward. He spent the majority of his career in the minor leagues, including stints in the American Hockey League (AHL) and ECHL.

SaraPickup

Sara Pickup is a British civil servant who has held various senior positions in the UK government. She has worked in the Department for Education and the Office for Students.

TonyPickup

Tony Pickup is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He made over 250 appearances in the Football League for clubs such as Cardiff City and Wrexham.

Pickup Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Pickup' is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word 'pykoppe', which means 'hill-tops'. It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived near or on a prominent hill.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Pickup' is most commonly found in England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is also found to a lesser extent in other parts of the United Kingdom and in some English-speaking countries such as the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Pickup' include 'Pikup' and 'Pickett'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Pickup', particularly to countries like the United States and Canada. However, the overall number of these instances is relatively small compared to other surnames.