2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Michini
An Italian surname potentially derived from a place name or occupational surname related to milling.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Michini. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Michini 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Michini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Michini, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Two or More Races (6.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Michini
The surname MICHINI has its origins in northern Italy, specifically the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged in the late 11th or early 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "michin," which means "small" or "little," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive name initially given to someone of smaller stature.
MICHINI can be traced back to the town of Lucca, where records from the early 13th century mention a family with this surname. One notable early reference is a document from 1246 that mentions a Giovanni Michini, a merchant from Lucca who traded goods with other Italian cities.
In the 14th century, the name MICHINI appears in various historical records across Tuscany. For instance, a Francesco Michini is listed as a landowner in the 1369 census of Florence. Another document from 1382 mentions a Simone Michini, who was a member of the guild of wool merchants in Siena.
The earliest known bearer of the MICHINI surname is believed to be a Guglielmo Michini, born around 1180 in Lucca. He was a prominent figure in the city's political and religious life, serving as a member of the city council and as a deacon in the local cathedral.
Over the centuries, the MICHINI name has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the most famous is Girolamo Michini (1543-1617), a renowned Renaissance painter from Lucca who specialized in religious art and frescoes. His works can still be found in churches and galleries across Italy.
Another prominent MICHINI was Domenico Michini (1674-1742), a Tuscan architect and engineer who designed several churches and palaces in Florence and Siena. His most celebrated work is the facade of the Church of San Giovanni dei Tolomei in Siena, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.
In the 19th century, Cesare Michini (1818-1892) was a respected Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament and was instrumental in the unification of Italy under the house of Savoy.
Lastly, Gino Michini (1892-1973) was a renowned Italian journalist and author, best known for his novels and short stories that depicted the lives of ordinary Italians during the turbulent times of the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Michini
Among Census respondents with the surname Michini, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Two or More Races (6.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Michini 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 Michini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.4% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino9.3% · 10
- Two or more races6.5% · 7
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Michini
Michini appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,244 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,244 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 Michini 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 | #149,395 | #151,639 | -1.5% |
| Count | 110 | 107 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Michini bearers went from 110 to 107 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 2,244 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #151,639.
FAQ
Michini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Michini?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Michini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Michini?
Michini ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Michini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Michini.
Has Michini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Michini went from 110 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Michini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Michini, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.3%) and Two or More Races (6.5%). 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 Michini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.4% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Michini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.4%), Hispanic (9.3%), Two or More Races (6.5%). 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 Michini (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 Michini mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from a place name or occupational surname related to milling. 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 Michini (0.04 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 people are called Michini?
You can see how many people have the surname Michini on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.