Explore the Family Name Mikles
The meaning of Mikles
1. Altered form of Michels or Michaels, and possibly also of some other derivative of the personal name Michael. 2. Slovak (Mikleš): variant of Mikloš (see Miklos). The surname Mikleš is rare in Slovakia.
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How common is the last name Mikles in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mikles has somewhat decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,382 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 43,285, a decline of 4.6%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased from 496 in 2000 to 499 in 2010, marking a small growth of 0.6%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #43,285 | -4.6% |
| Count | 496 | 499 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikles
The ethnicity distribution of the Mikles surname, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as white. This group saw a slight increase of 0.44% from 95.77% in 2000 to 96.19% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races rose significantly from 1.41% to 2.40%, a substantial increase of 70.21%. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a decrease from 1.21% to 1.00%, a drop of 17.36%. The number of individuals who identified as Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.21% in 2000. There were no records of anyone identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 96.19% | 0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2.4% | 70.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1% | -17.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |