Explore the Family Name Mishak
The meaning of Mishak
Americanized form of Czech or Slovak Mišák, Croatian or Slovenian Mišak (see Misak).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mishak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mishak has seen slight movements in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, this name ranked 130,443 in terms of prevalence, and by 2010 it had slightly declined to rank 133,048, indicating a fall of 2%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Mishak surname increased from 120 in 2000 to 127 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 5.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.04, showing that the overall popularity of the name Mishak remained relatively consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,443 | #133,048 | -2% |
| Count | 120 | 127 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mishak
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mishak, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that this name is predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.50% of those with the Mishak surname identified as White, a figure which decreased slightly to 96.06% in 2010. No significant shifts were witnessed among other ethnicities (Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native) during this period. It's important to note that certain data was suppressed for privacy purposes to avoid identifying specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 96.06% | -1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |