Explore the Family Name Mirick
The meaning of Mirick
1. Altered form of Welsh Myrick (see Merrick). 2. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Mirić (see Mirich 1). 3. Americanized form of Polish Mirek. 4. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Meirich or Mairich (see Mirich 2).
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How common is the last name Mirick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mirick has significantly declined between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mirick was ranked 54,643rd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 68,949th, marking a decrease of 26.18%. The number of individuals carrying the Mirick surname also saw a drop during this period, with the total count decreasing from 353 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, a decline of 19.26%. The proportion of Miricks per 100k people likewise fell by 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #68,949 | -26.18% |
| Count | 353 | 285 | -19.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mirick
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mirick, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly identifies as White. 97.45% identified as White in 2000, though this percentage saw a slight dip to 94.39% in 2010, showing a minor shift in ethnic identity. No individuals with the Mirick surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of Two or more races, or Black in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (1.75%) of those with the Mirick surname began identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories that showed no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 94.39% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |