Explore the Family Name Mikula
The meaning of Mikula
Polish (Mikuła); Czech, Slovak, and Croatian; Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Mykula): from a Slavic vernacular form of the Greek personal name Nikolaos (see Nicholas). Compare McCulla.
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How common is the last name Mikula in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mikula has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,324th most common surname, while in 2010 it fell slightly to 13,226th position, representing a change of -7.32%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decrease, from 2,314 in 2000 to 2,310 in 2010, marking a negligible change of -0.17%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people changed from 0.86 in 2000 to 0.78 in 2010, a drop of 9.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,324 | #13,226 | -7.32% |
| Count | 2,314 | 2,310 | -0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.78 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikula
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mikula. Predominantly, individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.97% in 2000 to 96.45% in 2010. The data from 2010 also shows an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.48% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010, a significant change of 216.67%. The percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also increased from 0.35% in 2000 to 0.82% in 2010, a change of 134.29%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 0.86% in 2000 to 0.65% in 2010, reflecting a change of -24.42%. No data changes were recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.45% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.48% | 1.52% | 216.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.35% | 0.82% | 134.29% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0.65% | -24.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |