Explore the Family Name Micu
The meaning of Micu
Romanian: nickname for a physically small person, from the adjective mic ‘small, short’ + the definite article -u(l).
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How common is the last name Micu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Micu" has increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 83,301st most common surname, but by 2010, its rank improved to 67,943rd. This represents an upward shift of 18.44%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 210 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, marking a notable increase of 38.1%. For every 100,000 people, the proportion with the surname Micu rose by 25.0%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #67,943 | 18.44% |
| Count | 210 | 290 | 38.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Micu
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Micu". In 2000, 57.62% of those with this surname identified as White, and by 2010, this percentage had risen to 68.28%, indicating an increase of 18.50%. Meanwhile, the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 12.90% over this period, going from 32.86% in 2000 to 28.62% in 2010. Those claiming two or more ethnicities saw the most dramatic drop, plummeting by 72.83% from 7.62% in 2000 to just 2.07% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.62% | 68.28% | 18.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 32.86% | 28.62% | -12.9% |
| Two or More Races | 7.62% | 2.07% | -72.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |