Explore the Family Name Mihelic
The meaning of Mihelic
Slovenian (Mihelič) and Croatian (Mihelić): patronymic from the personal name Mihel, an old variant of Mihael (see Michael). Compare Mehalic and Micheli 2.
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How common is the last name Mihelic in the United States?
The surname Mihelic saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname and by 2010, it fell slightly to the 60,347th spot, showing a change of -0.72 percent. However, the number of people bearing the Mihelic surname rose marginally from 315 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.03 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #60,347 | -0.72% |
| Count | 315 | 334 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mihelic
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the Mihelic surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity, although there was a mild decrease in this group from 96.51 percent in 2000 to 95.51 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the Asian/Pacific Islander category in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. Hispanic representation also slightly decreased, moving from 1.59 percent in 2000 to 1.50 percent in 2010. There were no changes in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 95.51% | -1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.5% | -5.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |