Explore the Family Name Mish
The meaning of Mish
Americanized form of German Misch, Polish Miś, and Croatian or Slovenian Miš (see Mis).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mish in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mish saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it ranked 26,332nd, but by 2010 it dropped to 30,735th. This signifies a -16.72% change. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 872 in 2000 to 758 in 2010, a decline of 13.07%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Mish per 100,000 people decreased by 18.75%, from 0.32 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #30,735 | -16.72% |
| Count | 872 | 758 | -13.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mish
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Mish. From 2000 to 2010, there was no longer any representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander group, and there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, the latter group showed a presence at 1.58%. There was an increase among those identifying with two or more races, from 0.80% to 1.32%, an impressive 65% change. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, though their percentage declined slightly from 92.89% to 91.03%. The Hispanic representation saw a small increase from 4.70% to 4.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 91.03% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 4.88% | 3.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.32% | 65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |