Explore the Family Name Mikel
The meaning of Mikel
1. Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Mikuláš, Czech form of Nicholas. The homonymous Sorbian cognate, Mikel, is found in a Germanized form, only (see Mickel 2). 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Mikl and Mikelj: from a short form of the personal name Miklavž, an equivalent of Nicholas. Compare Mickel 5.
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How common is the last name Mikel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mikel has seen a slight decrease in popularity, moving from 11,712th place in 2000 to 12,370th place in 2010, representing a -5.62% change. However, the number of people with this surname has increased slightly over the decade, from 2,452 in 2000 to 2,514 in 2010, an increase of 2.53%. The proportion of people named Mikel per 100,000 people dropped by 6.59%, standing at 0.91 and 0.85 in 2000 and 2010 respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,712 | #12,370 | -5.62% |
| Count | 2,452 | 2,514 | 2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.85 | -6.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mikel. In 2000, 80.71% of those with the Mikel surname identified as White, but this figure decreased to 78.76% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black saw a minor increase from 13.91% to 14.52% over the same period. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, rising from 2.12% to 3.42%, a change of 61.32%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw an increase from 1.02% to 1.51%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a substantial decrease, dropping from 0.61% to 0.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.71% | 78.76% | -2.42% |
| Black | 13.91% | 14.52% | 4.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.42% | 61.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.59% | -2.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 1.51% | 48.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.2% | -67.21% |