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Picker

Picker (name) means an occupational surname originally given to someone who worked with a pick or pickaxe. Example: “Picker is a fairly common surname in parts of Germany and England.”

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An occupational surname originally given to someone who worked with a pick or pickaxe.
"Picker is a fairly common surname in parts of Germany and England."

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In plain EnglishA surname historically linked to workers who used picks or pickaxes.

Word forms

Pickers plural

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Etymology

An occupational surname for someone who used a pick, found in English, German, and Dutch forms.

Origin: German

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Picker” mean?

The word “Picker” means an occupational surname originally given to someone who worked with a pick or pickaxe. In plain terms, a surname historically linked to workers who used picks or pickaxes.

How do you use “Picker” in a sentence?

Here is “Picker” used in a sentence: “Picker is a fairly common surname in parts of Germany and England.”

What part of speech is “Picker”?

“Picker” is a name.

Where does the word “Picker” come from?

The word “Picker” comes from German. An occupational surname for someone who used a pick, found in English, German, and Dutch forms.

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