Explore the Family Name Mirsky
The meaning of Mirsky
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Mir, a place in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isaak, Moshe, Rebekah, Yehudah.
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How common is the last name Mirsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mirsky has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 29,325 to 28,618, marking an upward shift by 2.41%. In terms of count, the number of individuals identifying with the Mirsky surname increased by 9.61%, going from 760 people in 2000 to 833 people in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k people remained steady at 0.28 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,325 | #28,618 | 2.41% |
| Count | 760 | 833 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mirsky
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mirsky also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, as gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority (95.39%) were identified as white, decreasing slightly to 94.60% in 2010. The percentage of those with Hispanic ethnicity rose notably from 1.71% to 3.36%, indicating a significant increase of 96.49%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased from 1.58% to 0.96%, marking a 39.24% decline. The figures for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and suppressed for privacy. Lastly, the percentage identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 0.79% to 0.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.39% | 94.6% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.36% | 96.49% |
| Black | 1.58% | 0.96% | -39.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.72% | -8.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |