Explore the Family Name Micale
The meaning of Micale
Italian (southern): from a southern variant of the personal name Michele (see Michael), influenced by the Greek vernacular form Michalis. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Domenic, Salvatore, Antonio, Ferdinando, Filippo, Natale, Nicola, Orlando, Remo, Rocco, Rosario, Santo.
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How common is the last name Micale in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Micale had a notable change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Micale was ranked as the 29,069th most popular surname. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 36,900th position, marking a decrease of approximately 27%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decline during this period from 768 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, which represents a drop of over 21%. The proportion per 100,000 people for this name decreased by 25%, from 0.28 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #36,900 | -26.94% |
| Count | 768 | 605 | -21.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.21 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Micale
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Micale also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 95% of those bearing the Micale surname identified as White, while this figure decreased slightly to 93% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.73% in 2000 to 4.79% in 2010. The representation of Asians/Pacific Islanders went from 1.04% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase from 0.65% to 1.65%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 93.06% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 4.79% | 75.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.65% | 153.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |