Explore the Family Name Michaelides
The meaning of Michaelides
Greek: patronymic from the personal name Michaēl (see Michael). The suffix -ides, meaning ‘son/descendant of’, is classical, and was revived in the 19th century, in particular by Greeks from Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Costas, Demetrios, Alkis, Christos, Demetris, Efstathios, Evangelos, Ioannis, Manos, Michalakis, Paraskevas, Pavlos.
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How common is the last name Michaelides in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Michaelides experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 58,849th but dipped to 59,470th in 2010, marking a change of -1.06%. However, it's noteworthy that the actual count of people with this surname grew from 322 to 340 during this same period, an increase of 5.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12, showing no significant change in its overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #59,470 | -1.06% |
| Count | 322 | 340 | 5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michaelides
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Michaelides also showed minor changes throughout the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as White slightly increased from 93.79% in 2000 to 93.82% in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise of 3.22%, reaching 3.53% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 16.94%, down to 2.06% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 93.82% | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 3.53% | 3.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.06% | -16.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |