Explore the Family Name Michalsky
The meaning of Michalsky
1. Altered form of Polish Michalski or of its Ukrainian cognate Mikhalsky (standard transliteration Mykhalskyy). This form of the surname is also found in Germany. 2. Jewish: variant of Michalski.
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How common is the last name Michalsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Michalsky has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 49671 in 2000 to 55386 in 2010, reflecting a change of -11.51%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying this surname also declined by -6.55%, from 397 in 2000 to 371 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 population fell by -13.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #55,386 | -11.51% |
| Count | 397 | 371 | -6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michalsky
When considering ethnicity as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Michalsky surname is largely associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, this group represented 95.21% of all Michalskys, a figure that increased to 97.57% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as being of two or more races dropped from 1.51% to zero over the same period. Meanwhile, the share of Hispanic individuals carrying the Michalsky surname decreased by -25.00%, from 2.52% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Michalsky surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 97.57% | 2.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 1.89% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |