Explore the Family Name Mihm
The meaning of Mihm
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mihm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mihm" saw a moderate increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,221st in popularity and had about 922 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, this rank improved slightly to 24,648th with an approximate 9.87% increase in count, reaching approximately 1,013 bearers of the name. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.34 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #24,648 | 2.27% |
| Count | 922 | 1,013 | 9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mihm
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the Mihm surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 1.46% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the same period, rising from 0.54% to 1.18%. There was also a minor increase in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, going up from 0.76% to 0.79%. No individuals with the Mihm surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 97.04% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.18% | 118.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.79% | 3.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |