Explore the Family Name Mikosz
The meaning of Mikosz
Polish: derivative of the personal name Mikołaj, equivalent to Nicholas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mikosz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mikosz has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Mikosz name was ranked 101,157th, but it fell slightly to 103,181st in 2010, showing a -2.0 change in ranking. However, the number of individuals carrying the Mikosz surname shows a minor increase. The count rose from 165 people in 2000 to 174 people in 2010, marking a 5.45% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.06 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #103,181 | -2% |
| Count | 165 | 174 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikosz
The ethnicity distribution for the Mikosz surname also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (98.79%) of the people with this last name identified as White, but this percentage fell to 93.68% by 2010. The census data for 2010 showed the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within the Mikosz name bearers, accounting for 3.45%. Other ethnic identities such as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained absent or were suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 93.68% | -5.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |