Explore the Family Name Micheaux
The meaning of Micheaux
French (Nord): variant of Michaux. This surname is rare in France. History: This surname is listed along with the variant Michaux in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name Micheaux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Micheaux saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 96,033 in popularity with a count of 176, representing a proportion per 100k of 0.07. By 2010, the rank improved to 93,125 with an increased count of 197, while the proportion per 100k remained at 0.07. This represented a change in rank and count by 3.03% and 11.93% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #93,125 | 3.03% |
| Count | 176 | 197 | 11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Micheaux
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Micheaux surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse mix. In both 2000 and 2010, no Micheaux identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage identifying as Black decreased from 81.82% to 75.13%. Meanwhile, those claiming two or more races increased from 4.55% to 5.58%, and those identifying as White rose from 11.93% to 15.74%. The year 2010 also saw an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.82% | 75.13% | -8.18% |
| White | 11.93% | 15.74% | 31.94% |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 5.58% | 22.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |