Explore the Family Name Mickiewicz
The meaning of Mickiewicz
Polish: patronymic from Micko, a pet form of the personal names Mikołaj (see Nicholas) or Dymitr (from Latin Demetrius; see Dimitris). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Andrzej, Henryk, Krzysztof, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Mickiewicz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mickiewicz has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,289 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 44,576, indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also reflected this decline, dropping from 483 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, a marginal change of -0.21%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #44,576 | -5.41% |
| Count | 483 | 482 | -0.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mickiewicz
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Mickiewicz, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there was a slight shift towards more diverse ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 98.55% in 2000 and 97.3% in 2010, showing a modest decrease of 1.27%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained steady at 1.24% in both years. Notably, those reporting two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 1.24% of individuals with the surname Mickiewicz. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 97.3% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |