Explore the Family Name Mikelson
The meaning of Mikelson
Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Mikkelsen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mikelson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mikelson has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 40,335 to 43,811, indicating an 8.62% drop. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Mikelson surname declined by 3.72%, from 511 in 2000 to 492 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also demonstrated a downward trend, decreasing by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #43,811 | -8.62% |
| Count | 511 | 492 | -3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikelson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for individuals bearing the Mikelson surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Mikelsons identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.69% to 94.51%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, growing from 1.76% to 3.05%. The proportion of Mikelsons who identify as Black also grew, albeit modestly, from 0.98% to 1.22%. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed that some Mikelsons identified with two or more races, a category that was not reported in 2000. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating no Mikelsons identified with these ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 94.51% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.05% | 73.3% |
| Black | 0.98% | 1.22% | 24.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |