Explore the Family Name Mitch
The meaning of Mitch
1. Americanized form of South German Mitsch 1 or Mütsch. 2. Americanized form of Czech Míč, Polish Mycz and Micz, and of their Germanized form Mitsch 2. 3. English (Cornwall and Devon): from the Middle English personal name Mich, a pet form of Michel (see Michael). This surname is rare in Britain. 4. English: variant of Mutch.
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How common is the last name Mitch in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mitch" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 24,827 in 2000, it slipped down to 27,228 in 2010, marking a 9.67% decrease. Similarly, there was a drop in the count of individuals bearing the surname, from 941 in 2000 to 888 in 2010 – a 5.63% decrease. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #27,228 | -9.67% |
| Count | 941 | 888 | -5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mitch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mitch" varied during the same period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was nearly a double increase (97.3%) in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and an 80.19% increase in Hispanic identification. There was a steady growth in the percentage of those identifying as Black (49.13%), and Two or More Races (23.44%), along with a minor increase in American Indian and Alaskan Native identification (5.93%). However, those identifying as White saw a 4% decrease, dropping from 89.16% in 2000 to 85.59% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.16% | 85.59% | -4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.89% | 5.18% | 5.93% |
| Black | 2.87% | 4.28% | 49.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.91% | 80.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.58% | 23.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 1.46% | 97.3% |