Explore the Family Name Mies
The meaning of Mies
1. South German: topographic name for someone who lived by a bog, Middle High German mies; or a habitational name from Mies, a place called with the same word. 2. Dutch and Flemish: from a short form of the personal name Bartholomeus (see Bartholomew) or Michael.
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How common is the last name Mies in the United States?
The Mies surname has seen a modest increase in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Back in 2000, it was ranked as the 31,958th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 31,724th place, signifying a 0.73% change. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, rising from 682 in 2000 to 728 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 6.74%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Mies surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #31,724 | 0.73% |
| Count | 682 | 728 | 6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mies
When it comes to ethnicity, the Mies surname predominantly identifies with the White ethnic group, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of those with the Mies surname reported being White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.45% to 94.51%. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there were some who identified as Black (0.96%). Those identifying with two or more races saw a small decline, dropping from 1.17% to 0.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.51% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.02% | 47.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.96% | -17.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |