Explore the Family Name Micheals
The meaning of Micheals
Altered form of English, German, and Jewish Michaels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Micheals in the United States?
The surname Micheals has seen a slight decrease in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 34,150th most common name and held by approximately 628 individuals. This equates to about 0.23 per 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 39,419 with only about 558 individuals bearing the name, a drop of 11.15%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 17.39%, indicating the declining popularity of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #39,419 | -15.43% |
| Count | 628 | 558 | -11.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Micheals
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights into the Micheals surname. In 2000, the majority of Micheals were identified as White (79.14%), followed by Black (17.36%), Hispanic (1.59%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.11%). There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander community. By 2010, there had been some shifts. White representation had fallen to 70.97%, a decrease of 10.32%, while the percentage of Black Micheals rose to 24.19%, a 39.34% increase. The Hispanic portion also grew significantly by 69.18% to reach 2.69%. Interestingly, there was also a new category of Micheals who identified as Two or More Races, making up 1.08% of the total. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a drop to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.14% | 70.97% | -10.32% |
| Black | 17.36% | 24.19% | 39.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.69% | 69.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |