Explore the Family Name Mikesh
The meaning of Mikesh
Americanized form of Hungarian or Czech Mikes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mikesh in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mikesh slightly dipped between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,665, but by 2010, it had slipped to 50,851, marking a change of -4.49%. The number of individuals with the Mikesh surname increased marginally from 407 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.74%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of approximately -6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #50,851 | -4.49% |
| Count | 407 | 410 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikesh
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mikesh, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some notable shifts. Although the majority of holders identify as White (96.07% in 2000 to 94.15% in 2010), there has been a slight decrease of about 2% over the decade. There's been no record of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native associations during both census years. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by -25.89%, going from 1.97% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic association saw a substantial increase of 115.65%, jumping from 1.47% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.15% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 3.17% | 115.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.46% | -25.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |