Explore the Family Name Miga
The meaning of Miga
Polish: nickname from a derivative migać ‘to twinkle orwink’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zdzislaw, Alojzy, Tadeusz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Miga has seen marginal changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Miga surname ranked 52,289th in popularity and slipped slightly to the 54,418th position in 2010, a decline of just over 4%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 373 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, portraying a growth rate of 1.61%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,418 | -4.07% |
| Count | 373 | 379 | 1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miga
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were no significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of Migas identified as White, making up 94.64% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.99% in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic identity represented 2.41% in 2000, which rose to 3.43% in 2010, showing a considerable change of 42.32%. There was a recorded percentage of 1.34% Asian/Pacific Islanders in 2000, but data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy. No Miga individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 94.99% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 3.43% | 42.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |