Explore the Family Name Michell
The meaning of Michell
1. English (Cornwall): variant of Mitchell and Michel. 2. German: variant of Michel. This surname is rare in Germany. 3. Altered form of French Michel. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Etienne, Yvrose.
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How common is the last name Michell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Michell has seen a surge in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 11,954 in popularity with a count of 2,397. By 2010, the rank had risen to 11,605 with a count of 2,705, signifying an increase of 12.85%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a 3.37% increment from 0.89 in 2000 to 0.92 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,954 | #11,605 | 2.92% |
| Count | 2,397 | 2,705 | 12.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.92 | 3.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michell
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Michell also changed between 2000 and 2010, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. There was a significant increase in people with Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities, growing by 36.96% and 21.11% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as White also rose by 7.62%. However, there were declines in the other categories. There was a slight decrease in the number of people reporting two or more races (-2.92%), while the proportion of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identity bearers saw larger declines, decreasing by 26.01% and 23.27%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.41% | 68.24% | 7.62% |
| Black | 23.49% | 17.38% | -26.01% |
| Hispanic | 7.72% | 9.35% | 21.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.75% | 2.11% | -23.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.66% | -2.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.26% | 36.96% |