Explore the Family Name Miska
The meaning of Miska
1. Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Mihály, Hungarian form of Michael. 2. Czech (Miška): from a pet form of the personal name Mikuláš, Czech form of Nicholas, or Michal, Czech form of Michael. 3. Slovenian (Miška): nickname from miška ‘little mouse’. 4. German: of Slavic or Hungarian origin (see 1 and 2 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Jutta, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Miska in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Miska experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Miska was ranked as the 33,933rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 34,539th. Despite this decrease in rank, the number of individuals with the Miska surname actually increased from 633 in 2000 to 655 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.48%. However, when considering the proportion of Miskas per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline of 4.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #34,539 | -1.79% |
| Count | 633 | 655 | 3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miska
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Miska remained largely constant during the 2000s. The vast majority of Miskas identified as White, with 93.68% in 2000 and a slightly lower percentage of 93.13% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage of Miskas who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, which remained at 0% for both years. The percentage of Miskas identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.37% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease from 2.05% to 1.98%. Notably, one area did see significant growth: those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native jumped from 1.11% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010, marking an increase of 106.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.68% | 93.13% | -0.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 2.29% | 106.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 1.98% | -3.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.83% | -22.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |