Explore the Family Name Mikulec
The meaning of Mikulec
Czech, Slovak, and Polish: diminutive or patronymic from a personal name, Czech and Slovak Mikula, Polish Mikuła. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krystyna, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Mikulec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mikulec experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,963rd most popular surname, but fell to the rank of 49,999 in 2010; this represents a change of -2.12%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Mikulec surname increased by 3.71%, from 404 in 2000 to 419 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Mikulec surname per 100,000 population slightly decreased by 6.67% within the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #49,999 | -2.12% |
| Count | 404 | 419 | 3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikulec
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mikulec identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 96.29% and 95.94% respectively, showing a marginal decrease of 0.36%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 2.23% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. In 2000, 1.24% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, this category saw a decrease to 0 in 2010. There were no reported changes in the categories of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 95.94% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.39% | 7.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |