Explore the Family Name Mich
The meaning of Mich
1. Polish: from a short form of any of various personal names such as Michał (see Michael) or Mikołaj (see Nicholas). 2. German (Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained. 3. English: variant of Mitch 3 or 4. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Mich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mich saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 41522, but by 2010, it fell to rank 48436, marking a decrease of 16.65%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 494 to 436, showing a drop of 11.74%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, this represented a decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, or a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #48,436 | -16.65% |
| Count | 494 | 436 | -11.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mich
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mich. Over the decade, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 4.05% to 4.59%, growing by 13.33%. The Hispanic population also saw a significant increase from 1.82% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010, marking a substantial change of 76.37%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 91.90% to 88.76%, a change of -3.42%. Interestingly, there was no data available for those identifying as two or more races in 2010, and a new category appeared in 2010, with 2.52% of individuals identifying as Black. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 88.76% | -3.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.05% | 4.59% | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.21% | 76.37% |
| Black | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |