Explore the Family Name Mikes
The meaning of Mikes
Hungarian; Czech (Mikeš): from a pet form of a personal name equivalent to Nicholas (Hungarian Miklós, Czech Mikuláš).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mikes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mikes" had a minor drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,098 with 927 instances of use, but by 2010, it had descended to 26,212 despite an increase in count to 933. This represents a change of -4.44 in rank and a slight rise of 0.65 in count. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people fell by 5.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #26,212 | -4.44% |
| Count | 927 | 933 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikes
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Mikes" also saw some shifts based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased from 84.90 in 2000 to 81.14 in 2010, a change of -4.43. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, going from 1.62 to 3.43. Also, the percentage of Black individuals and those identifying with two or more races increased by 11.42 and 25.40 respectively. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.9% | 81.14% | -4.43% |
| Black | 10.68% | 11.9% | 11.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.43% | 111.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 3.11% | 25.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |