Explore the Family Name Michal
The meaning of Michal
1. Czech and Slovak; Polish and Sorbian (Michał): from the personal names Michal (Czech, Slovak) and Michał (Polish, Sorbian), equivalents of Michael. The Sorbian surname is found mainly in a Germanized form, Michel. 2. Altered form of Ukrainian Mikhal (standard transliteration Mykhal): from the personal name Mykhal, a vernacular byform of Mykhaylo, Ukrainian equivalent of Michael. 3. English, Welsh, and Scottish: variant of Michael. 4. American shortened form of various patronymics and other derivatives from equivalents of the personal name Michael, e.g. Greek Michalopoulos.
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How common is the last name Michal in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Michal has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 26,191 to 27,783, indicating a decrease of 6.08 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 878 to 865, a change of -1.48 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Michal per 100,000 people dropped by 12.12 percent from 0.33 to 0.29 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,191 | #27,783 | -6.08% |
| Count | 878 | 865 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michal
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Michal, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes from 2000 to 2010. While those identifying as White remained the largest group (92.49 percent), there was a slight decrease of 1.93 percent from the previous decade. Similarly, the proportion of individuals claiming two or more races fell by 70.10 percent. Significant growth was observed within the Hispanic and Black communities, with increases of 68.61 percent and 69.01 percent respectively. For the first time, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded, though their proportions remained relatively small.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.31% | 92.49% | -1.93% |
| Black | 1.71% | 2.89% | 69.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.31% | 68.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0.58% | -70.1% |