Explore the Family Name Mikulak
The meaning of Mikulak
Polish and Rusyn (from Poland); Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Mikulák, Mikuľak, Mikuľák): patronymic from the personal name Mikula (Rusyn Mykula).
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How common is the last name Mikulak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mikulak has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 50,055 but it slipped to 54,752 in 2010, a change rate of -9.38%. The census count also reflected this drop, as the individuals bearing this surname reduced from 393 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, marking a -4.33% change. Proportionally, for every 100k people, Mikulak bearers went from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a decrease of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #54,752 | -9.38% |
| Count | 393 | 376 | -4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikulak
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mikulak, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals identify as White, with a consistent proportion of approximately 93.88% between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Hispanic-identified Mikulaks modestly increased by 4.41%, going from 2.04% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the proportion of Black-identified individuals with this surname: while they constituted only 1.27% in 2000, this percentage jumped to 2.39% in 2010, registering an impressive 88.19% change. No Mikulaks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data for those identifying with two or more races was available for 2000 (2.29%) but suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 93.88% | -0.01% |
| Black | 1.27% | 2.39% | 88.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.13% | 4.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |