Explore the Family Name Mihelich
The meaning of Mihelich
Americanized form of Slovenian Mihelič and Croatian Mihelić (see Mihelic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mihelich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mihelich' has seen a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mihelich ranked as the 28,005th most popular surname in the United States, with an estimated 806 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 29,064, even though the count of people with this surname increased to 816. This indicates a marginal growth rate of 1.24 percent over the decade. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100k population also dipped by 6.67 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,005 | #29,064 | -3.78% |
| Count | 806 | 816 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mihelich
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Mihelich' also witnessed changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified their ethnicity as White, although the percentage decreased from 94.79 in 2000 to 92.28 in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 74.41 percent, rising from 2.11 to 3.68. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also increased, while the small percentage that had identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 disappeared by 2010. It's important to note that no individuals with this surname identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 92.28% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.68% | 74.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.96% | 58.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 1.35% | 8.87% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |