Explore the Family Name Miklas
The meaning of Miklas
Slovak (mainly Mikláš, also Miklaš), Polish (rarely Miklaś), and Czech (also Mikláš): from a pet form of local equivalents to the personal name Nicholas (see Mika). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Polish variant Miklasz.
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How common is the last name Miklas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Miklas saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 39,304 in 2000 to 41,303 in 2010, marking a -5.09% change. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname remained stagnant at 527 over the decade. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 10%, shifting from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #41,303 | -5.09% |
| Count | 527 | 527 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miklas
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Miklas, data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that it is overwhelmingly connected with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 96.58% of those with the Miklas surname were White, and this number increased slightly to 96.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 10%, from 1.90% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent or those identifying with two or more races were represented in 2000 but not in 2010. There was no representation of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 96.77% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.09% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |