Explore the Family Name Michalec
The meaning of Michalec
Polish, Czech, and Slovak: diminutive or patronymic from the personal name Michal (Polish Michał).
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How common is the last name Michalec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Michalec has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,315 in popularity with 1,019 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, although the count increased to 1,080 people, its rank slightly dropped to 23,515, marking a change of -0.86%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a marginal decline of -2.63%, dropping from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,315 | #23,515 | -0.86% |
| Count | 1,019 | 1,080 | 5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michalec
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts. In 2000, approximately 96.76% of those carrying the Michalec surname identified as White. This percentage decreased by 3.54% to 93.33% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the number of those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.96% in 2000 to 4.81% in 2010, an impressive growth of 145.41%. The group identifying with two or more races also showed an increase of 57.63%, rising from 0.59% to 0.93%. Small increases were seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, up by 32.65% from 0.49% to 0.65%. No individuals with the surname Michalec identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 93.33% | -3.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 4.81% | 145.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.93% | 57.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.65% | 32.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |