Explore the Family Name Mihalik
The meaning of Mihalik
Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (also Mihalík and Mihálik): from a pet form of the personal name Mihál or Mihal ‘Michael’. Compare Michalik and Mehalick.
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How common is the last name Mihalik in the United States?
The surname Mihalik, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 18,129, but in 2010, it slipped to 19,933, marking a 9.95% drop. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 1,417 in 2000 to 1,346 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 5%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 13.21%, from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,129 | #19,933 | -9.95% |
| Count | 1,417 | 1,346 | -5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.46 | -13.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mihalik
As for the ethnicity of those with the Mihalik surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, an overwhelming majority identified as White, albeit with a small decrease from 96.61% to 95.84% over the decade. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial increase from 0.42% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010. Individuals reporting two or more ethnicities also rose from 0.42% in 2000 to 0.67% in 2010. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 2.40% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained steady at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.84% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.08% | -13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.97% | 130.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.42% | 0.67% | 59.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |