Explore the Family Name Migl
The meaning of Migl
German: perhaps from a pet form of Mieg, which presumably is from a short form of the personal name Remigius (see Remy). Alternatively, it may be (unrounded) from Müg, a nickname from Middle High German müeje ‘burden, sorrow, hardship’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Migl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Migl experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 70,679 and this rank fell to 78,040 by 2010, indicating a drop by 10.41%. The count of individuals with the Migl surname also declined from 258 in 2000 to 245 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, recording a 20% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #78,040 | -10.41% |
| Count | 258 | 245 | -5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Migl
In terms of ethnicity based on the same census data, the majority of individuals with the Migl surname identified as White, with a percentage of 96.51 in 2000 that slightly decreased to 94.29 by 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Migl surname holders increased significantly from 3.1% in 2000 to 5.31% in 2010, showing a growth of 71.29%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.29% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 5.31% | 71.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |