Explore the Family Name Mihalko
The meaning of Mihalko
1. Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia): from a pet form of the personal name Mihal ‘Michael’. In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Michalko. 2. Americanized form of Ukrainian Mykhalko: from a pet form of the personal name Mykhal ‘Michael’ (see Michal). Compare Mehalko.
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How common is the last name Mihalko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mihalko experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,807th most common surname, dropping to 26,282nd place by 2010 — a change of -5.95%. The number of individuals with the last name also slightly decreased during this period, with a count of 942 in 2000 that declined to 929 in 2010, marking a -1.38% change. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Mihalko per 100,000 residents fell by -11.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,807 | #26,282 | -5.95% |
| Count | 942 | 929 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mihalko
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mihalko in the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few changes between 2000 and 2010. White individuals holding this surname decreased from 96.82% to 93.76%, a change of -3.16%. However, there were increases seen in other ethnicities. The Hispanic representation rose significantly, from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010, a considerable increase of over 120%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 1.06% to 1.61%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an introduction in 2010 with 1.4%, where none was recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, American Indian and Alaskan Native presence grew modestly, from 0.53% to 0.65%. No Black representation was recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 93.76% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.58% | 120.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.61% | 51.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.65% | 22.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |