Explore the Family Name Miksa
The meaning of Miksa
Polish; Czech and Slovak (also Mikša); Slovenian and Croatian (Mikša): from a pet form of a personal name equivalent to Nicholas (Polish Mikołaj, Czech and Slovak Mikuláš, Slovenian Miklavž, Croatian Mikula).
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How common is the last name Miksa in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Miksa has seen an increase in its prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 84,631st most popular surname in America, but by 2010 it had risen to the 80,678th position, marking a 4.67% increase in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also grew over the decade, from 206 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, representing a 14.08% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08, suggesting that while the absolute numbers increased, the relative popularity of the name stayed the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #80,678 | 4.67% |
| Count | 206 | 235 | 14.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miksa
From an ethnicity perspective, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Miksa surname identify as White. This group accounted for 94.66% of all Miksas in 2000, and the figure rose slightly to 95.74% in 2010, a change of 1.14%. There is also a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (2.91% in 2000 and 2.55% in 2010). There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 95.74% | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 2.55% | -12.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |