Explore the Family Name Miskinis
The meaning of Miskinis
Lithuanian (Miškinis): topographic name from miškinis ‘inhabitant of the forest, forest spirit’. Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Algirdas, Kestutis, Vytenis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miskinis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Miskinis has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636th most common, with 263 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 80,419th spot, with only 236 individuals with the surname. This represents a decline of 15.48% in rank and 10.27% in count. Its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #80,419 | -15.48% |
| Count | 263 | 236 | -10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miskinis
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Miskinis, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there has been a small decrease from 95.82% in 2000 to 92.37% in 2010. Over the same period, there is a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.28% to 4.66%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those of two or more races was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 92.37% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 4.66% | 104.39% |
| 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% |