Explore the Family Name Miskin
The meaning of Miskin
1. Jewish (from Belarus): patronymic from the male personal name Miske, a pet form of the Yiddish personal names Mikhl (see Michael) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. 2. English (Kent; of Norman origin): from a variant of Old French meschin ‘young man’, used to distinguish son from father, as in the name of Alan de Perci le Meschin, recorded in the Whitby Chartulary, North Yorkshire, c.1180. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Leonid, Vladimir.
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How common is the last name Miskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Miskin has seen a slight shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 47,485 in popularity and rose to 47,107 by 2010, marking an increase of 0.8%. The count of individuals with the Miskin surname also increased during this period from 420 to 451, reflecting a growth rate of 7.38%. However, when adjusted for population size, the proportion of the Miskin surname per 100,000 individuals slightly decreased by 6.25% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #47,107 | 0.8% |
| Count | 420 | 451 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miskin
In terms of ethnicity, the Miskin surname shows a predominantly White ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 93.57% of people with the Miskin surname identified as White and this figure saw a minor increase of 0.24% by 2010. There was also a notable presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders, with a growth of 15.06% from 4.05% in 2000 to 4.66% in 2010. However, those identifying as being of two or more races dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.67% in 2000. The data does not show any individuals with the Miskin surname identifying as Hispanic, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.57% | 93.79% | 0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.05% | 4.66% | 15.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |