Explore the Family Name Michna
The meaning of Michna
Polish and Czech; Slovak (also Michňa): from a pet form of the personal name Michal, Polish Michał (see Michael).
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How common is the last name Michna in the United States?
The surname Michna saw a slight decline in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 35,860th and by 2010, it had slipped to 36,246th, marking a drop of 1.08%. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname increased, with 592 recorded in 2000 and 618 in 2010, bringing about an increase of 4.39%. Despite the rise in numbers, the proportion of people with the Michna surname per 100,000 declined by 4.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #36,246 | -1.08% |
| Count | 592 | 618 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michna
The ethnic identity associated with the Michna surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 19.8%, while there was a significant decrease of 52.1% among those identifying as Hispanic. The proportion of Michnas identifying as White increased slightly by 1.01%. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 43.7%, making it the only category that experienced growth over the decade. The proportions for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 94.01% | 1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.94% | 43.7% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 1.94% | -52.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0.81% | -19.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |