Explore the Family Name Michon
The meaning of Michon
French, Dutch, Flemish, and German: from a pet form of Miche, a short form of the personal name Michel (see Michael). Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Normand, Andre, Eugenie, Michel.
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How common is the last name Michon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Michon has seen an increase over a decade. In 2000, Michon was ranked 30,831 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 28,465 - a change of 7.67%. The count (number of people with this surname) also increased, from 713 in 2000 to 838 in 2010, representing a growth of 17.53%. The proportion of people named Michon per 100k population also saw a slight rise from 0.26 to 0.28 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #28,465 | 7.67% |
| Count | 713 | 838 | 17.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.28 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michon
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Michon shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, 94.11% of those with the surname were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 92% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.12% to 1.31%, while the category of two or more races grew from 2.24% to 2.98%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 1.4% to 3.1%. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.11% | 92% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.1% | 121.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.98% | 33.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 1.31% | 16.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |