Explore the Family Name Michos
The meaning of Michos
Greek: from the Albanian personal name Mihë, a pet form of Mëhill, Greek Michalis (see Michael).
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How common is the last name Michos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Michos has seen a slight shift in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Michos was ranked 97,384th in terms of prevalence in the United States, with a total count of 173 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 100,791; however, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased by 3.47% to a total of 179. This suggests that while there are more people with this last name, other surnames have grown in popularity at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,384 | #100,791 | -3.5% |
| Count | 173 | 179 | 3.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michos
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Michos identified as White, with a percentage increase from 94.80% in 2000 to 97.21% in 2010. A small percentage (2.89%) reported Hispanic ethnicity in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 97.21% | 2.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |