Explore the Family Name Mikulka
The meaning of Mikulka
Czech and Slovak; Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Mykulka): from a pet form of the personal name Czech and Slovak Mikuláš, Ukrainian and Rusyn Mykula, vernacular forms of Greek Nikolaos (see Nicholas). Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.
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How common is the last name Mikulka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mikulka saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 61,544 to 62,903, signifying a 2.21 percent drop in its standing among other surnames in the United States. Despite this fall in rank, the count of individuals with the Mikulka surname increased by approximately 4.26 percent during the same time frame, showing an absolute growth in the number of people bearing this name. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #62,903 | -2.21% |
| Count | 305 | 318 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mikulka
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mikulka surname predominantly identifies as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 98.03 percent of individuals with this surname identified as white, although this figure slightly decreased to 95.60 percent by 2010. Interestingly, the census data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. However, there was a small emergence of individuals who identified as Hispanic or having two or more races by 2010, both making up 1.57 percent of those bearing the Mikulka surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 95.6% | -2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |