Explore the Family Name Mickles
The meaning of Mickles
Americanized form of Flemish and Dutch Michiels or some other derivative of the personal name Michael.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mickles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mickles saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mickles ranked 20,334 in popularity with a count of 1,216 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the surname had dropped to a rank of 21,790 with a total count of 1,193 individuals, marking a decline of 7.16% in rank and 1.89% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.45 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,334 | #21,790 | -7.16% |
| Count | 1,216 | 1,193 | -1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.4 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mickles
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mickles, the census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group, Black, rose slightly from 67.19% to 69.49% of individuals with this surname. The second-largest group, White, experienced a decrease from 30.76% to 28.00%. There was a notable increase in the percentage of people identifying as belonging to two or more races, which rose from 1.15% to 1.84%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained stable, increasing slightly from 0.58% to 0.59%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.19% | 69.49% | 3.42% |
| White | 30.76% | 28% | -8.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.84% | 60% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 0.59% | 1.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |