Pickering

Pickering is an English surname that originated from a place called Pickering in North Yorkshire. The name is derived from the Old English words “picer”, meaning pitcher or jug, and “ing”, meaning people or tribe. Therefore, the name refers to people who lived in or near Pickering and were associated with the production or sale of pitchers or jugs. Today, the surname Pickering can be found all over the world, and many notable individuals with this name have made significant contributions to various fields.