Explore the Family Name Middlemiss
The meaning of Middlemiss
Scottish: habitational name from the lost Middlemestlands in Kelso (Roxburghshire), apparently named with northern Middle English midelmast ‘middlemost’. The name is also found in northeastern England.
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How common is the last name Middlemiss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Middlemiss has experienced a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Middlemiss ranked as the 51,024th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 47,791st position, marking an increase of 6.34%. This growth mirrors an increase in the number of people bearing this surname; in 2000, there were 384 individuals with the surname Middlemiss, while in 2010, that number had grown to 443, exhibiting a 15.36% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw an uptick from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, indicating a 7.14% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #47,791 | 6.34% |
| Count | 384 | 443 | 15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Middlemiss
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Middlemiss. As of the year 2000, almost all individuals (96.61%) who carried this surname identified as White. This trend continued into 2010, although the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly to 95.49%, signaling a decline of 1.16%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities constituted 2.34% in 2000 and 2.26% in 2010, representing a slight decrease of 3.42%. Interestingly, the 2010 data revealed a new development: for the first time, a small percentage (1.13%) of individuals with the Middlemiss surname identified as Hispanic. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.49% | -1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.26% | -3.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |