Explore the Family Name Mikrut
The meaning of Mikrut
Polish: perhaps a derivative of the personal name Mikołaj (see Nicholas). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Janusz, Jerzy, Ryszard, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Mikrut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mikrut has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mikrut held the rank of 32,488 among all surnames in the United States, a rank which slipped to 33,196 by 2010, marking a 2.18% decrease. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Mikrut surname increased from 667 in 2000 to 689 in 2010, reflecting a 3.3% growth. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 individuals dipped by 8%, from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #33,196 | -2.18% |
| Count | 667 | 689 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikrut
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Mikrut surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of holders identify as White. This group accounts for over 96% in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decline of 1.10% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero by 2010 from 0.75 in 2000. The group identifying as Hispanic saw moderate growth, increasing by 9.17%, while those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.45% of the total. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Mikrut surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.23% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.31% | 9.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |