2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Michalicek
A Czech surname derived from the given name Michael.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Michalicek. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Michalicek surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Michalicek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Michalicek, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Michalicek
The surname Michalicek originates from the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Czech given name Michal, which is a variation of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God." The suffix "-icek" is a diminutive form, indicating a smaller or endearing version of the name.
The earliest recorded instances of the Michalicek surname can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the medieval Kingdom of Bohemia. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of diplomatic documents and letters from the 13th to the 15th centuries, where the name appears in reference to several individuals.
During the 15th century, the Michalicek name was associated with a family of landowners in the village of Břežany, located in the present-day Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. This family played a role in the local administration and governance of the area during that period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Michalicek surname was Jan Michalicek (1525-1587), a Czech Protestant reformer and theologian. He was a prominent supporter of the Hussite movement and contributed to the translation of the Bible into the Czech language.
Another significant individual with the Michalicek surname was Václav Michalicek (1642-1718), a Czech painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout the Czech lands, most notably in Prague and the surrounding regions.
During the 19th century, the Michalicek surname gained recognition through the achievements of František Michalicek (1818-1892), a Czech composer and conductor. He is best known for his operas and choral works, which were heavily influenced by Czech folk music traditions.
Other notable individuals with the Michalicek surname include Jaroslav Michalicek (1892-1964), a Czech artist and illustrator known for his book illustrations and landscape paintings, and Milada Michalicková (1901-1997), a Czech writer and translator who made significant contributions to Czech literature and the promotion of cultural exchange between Czech and French writers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Michalicek
Among Census respondents with the surname Michalicek, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Michalicek bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Michalicek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 98
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Michalicek
Michalicek appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+18 bearers (+18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,296 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-15 bearers (-12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,042 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+18.0%) | Up 9,296 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-12.7%) | Down 13,042 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Michalicek surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #154,182 | -9.2% |
| Count | 118 | 103 | -12.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Michalicek bearers went from 118 to 103 (-12.7% change). The surname moved down 13,042 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #154,182.
FAQ
Michalicek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Michalicek?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Michalicek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Michalicek?
Michalicek ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Michalicek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Michalicek.
Has Michalicek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Michalicek went from 118 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Michalicek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Michalicek, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Michalicek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Michalicek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Michalicek (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Michalicek mean?
A Czech surname derived from the given name Michael. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Michalicek (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Michalicek?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.