Explore the Family Name Michaux
The meaning of Michaux
French (northern) and Walloon: variant of Michaud and, in North America, possibly also an altered form of this. This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium. Compare Micheaux. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its variant Micheaux) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Michaux in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Michaux has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Michaux was ranked 34,399th most popular surname but by 2010, it had moved up to the 30,630th spot, marking a nearly 11 percent increase in rank. In terms of count, there were 623 individuals with the Michaux surname documented in the 2000 census. By 2010, this number had risen to 761, indicating an over 22 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #30,630 | 10.96% |
| Count | 623 | 761 | 22.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.26 | 13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michaux
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Michaux surname. In 2000, approximately 52 percent identified as White and 43 percent identified as Black. A decade later, the percentage of White people with the Michaux surname slightly increased to about 54.66 percent, while the percentage of Black people decreased to roughly 40.47 percent. Visible changes were also seen among those identifying with two or more races, which saw a 15.38 percent increase from 2.73 percent in 2000 to 3.15 percent in 2010. The proportion of people of Hispanic ethnicity modestly rose from 1.61 percent to 1.71 percent. No individuals with the Michaux surname identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.01% | 54.66% | 5.1% |
| Black | 43.34% | 40.47% | -6.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 3.15% | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.71% | 6.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |