Explore the Family Name Misak
The meaning of Misak
1. Czech and Slovak (Mišák): from a pet form of the personal names Mikuláš, an equivalent of Nicholas, or Michal, an equivalent of Michael. Compare Misek. 2. Croatian (Mišak): from a pet form of the personal names Mihovil or Mihael, equivalents of Michael. 3. Czech (Mišák) and Slovenian (Mišak): nickname from Czech mišák, Slovenian mišak ‘he-mouse’. Compare Mishak.
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How common is the last name Misak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Misak saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Misak ranked as the 59,769th most popular surname, but slipped to the 62,359th spot in 2010, reflecting a -4.33% change. The number of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 316 to 321 during this period, which is a 1.58% rise. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname decreased by -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #62,359 | -4.33% |
| Count | 316 | 321 | 1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Misak
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Misak surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 99.68% to 96.88%. Interestingly, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Misak surname in either census year. The Hispanic representation within the Misak surname holders showed a small increase in 2010, registering at 1.56% from a previous zero. There were also no reported individuals identifying with two or more races bearing this surname in these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.68% | 96.88% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |