Explore the Family Name Michalk
The meaning of Michalk
Sorbian (Michałk): from a pet form of the personal name Michał ‘Michael’ (see Michal).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Michalk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Michalk" experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878 in terms of prevalence in the U.S., but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 70,645, indicating a decline of 5.63%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable over that decade, with a minor increase from 276 to 277.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #70,645 | -5.63% |
| Count | 276 | 277 | 0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michalk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Michalk" also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant shift was in the White category, which decreased from 98.19% in 2000 to 94.95% in 2010. Conversely, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity tied to this surname, recorded at 2.17% in 2010, whereas it was non-existent in the 2000 data. No other ethnicities were reported for individuals with the surname "Michalk" during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 94.95% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |