Explore the Family Name Mick
The meaning of Mick
1. North German and Dutch: metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch micke ‘(wheat or rye) bread’. In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the Dutch variant Mik, which is the only variant found in the Netherlands today. 2. North German: nickname related to Middle Low German micke ‘forked stick’. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian and Polish Mik: from an Upper Sorbian and Polish short form of the personal name Mikławš (Sorbian), Mikołaj (Polish), equivalents of Nicholas.
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How common is the last name Mick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mick has seen a moderate decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, it slipped from the 5,976th most popular name in 2000 to the 6,416th spot in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly dropped by 0.11% over the same period, from 5,305 to 5,299. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell by 8.63%, from 1.97 to 1.8.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,976 | #6,416 | -7.36% |
| Count | 5,305 | 5,299 | -0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.97 | 1.8 | -8.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mick
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Mick surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the same decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, up 71.21% from 0.66% to 1.13%. The proportion of Micks who identified as Hispanic also saw significant growth, rising 73.91% from 1.38% to 2.40%. However, the percentage of those who are Black and bear the surname decreased by 23.42%, while white individuals with the Mick surname also saw a slight decrease of 1.33% from 95.46% to 94.19%. Lastly, the percentage of Micks who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose modestly by 13.33% from 0.30% to 0.34%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races remained steady at 1.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 94.19% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.4% | 73.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 1.13% | 71.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 1.11% | 0.85% | -23.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.34% | 13.33% |
Mick ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mick is British & Irish, which comprises 44.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (33.6%) and Eastern European (9.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, Italian, and Filipino & Austronesian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 44.5% |
| French & German | 33.6% |
| Eastern European | 9.2% |
| Other | 12.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Mick
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mick have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 81.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 81.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 81.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 81.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 81.50% |
What Mick haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Mick is I-L460, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-L460 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-Z9 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Thies, Wilke, Grose, Lechner, Engelhardt, Moritz, Pohl, Heiser, Noel, Beckmann.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mick surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Mick have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Mick" Surname 31.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Mick" Surname 31.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mick" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Mick" Surname 18.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mick?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Mick are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition