Explore the Family Name Michl
The meaning of Michl
German (Bavaria) and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from a variant of the personal name Michael. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Michl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Michl saw minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,596 in terms of commonality, with a slight drop to a rank of 42,640 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its popularity by 2.51%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname Michl increased slightly from 493 in 2000 to 508 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.04%. Despite this numerical increase, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.56%, falling from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #42,640 | -2.51% |
| Count | 493 | 508 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michl
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable information regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Michl. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The largest portion of individuals with the surname identified as White, constituting 96.55% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.69% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic represented 2.03% of those with the surname in 2000, increasing significantly by 55.17% to 3.15% in 2010. A small percentage (1.01%) identified as Black in 2000, though this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, there surfaced a new category in 2010, with 0.98% of individuals with the surname Michl identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 94.69% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.15% | 55.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |