Explore the Family Name Mehalic
The meaning of Mehalic
Americanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) Mihalič, Croatian Mihalić or Mihelić, Slovenian Mihalič or Mihelič (see Mihalic, Mihelic), or a similar name from another Slavic language (see Mehalick).
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How common is the last name Mehalic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mehalic witnessed a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 55971 but it dropped to 63524 by 2010, marking a 13.49% decline. The count also fell from 342 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, indicating an 8.19% drop. This shows that fewer people had the Mehalic surname in 2010 compared to 2000. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #63,524 | -13.49% |
| Count | 342 | 314 | -8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehalic
As for the ethnicity breakdown of those bearing the name Mehalic, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that predominantly White individuals carry this surname. In 2000, 98.54% identified as White, slightly declining to 97.77% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased slightly by 8.90%, moving from 1.46% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities holding this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 97.77% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.59% | 8.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |