2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Michmerhuizen
Dutch surname derived from a toponymic name meaning "dwelling near marshes or fens".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Michmerhuizen. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Michmerhuizen 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Michmerhuizen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Michmerhuizen, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Michmerhuizen
The surname MICHMERHUIZEN is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the Netherlands. It is derived from the combination of the Dutch words "Michmer," which was a personal name used during that era, and "huizen," meaning "houses" or "dwellings." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or referred to a specific location where a group of houses were situated.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MICHMERHUIZEN name can be found in a medieval manuscript from the Dutch province of Friesland, dated around 1489. This document mentions a certain "Michmer van Huizen," which translates to "Michmer of the Houses," lending credence to the theory that the name originated as a locational identifier.
During the 16th century, the MICHMERHUIZEN surname appeared in several official records in the city of Amsterdam, where it was often spelled as "Michmerhuysens" or "Michmerhuyszen." This variation in spelling was common during that period due to the lack of standardized orthography.
One notable figure bearing this surname was Jan MICHMERHUIZEN (1567-1623), a prominent merchant and trader who played a significant role in establishing the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the early 17th century. His legacy is preserved in several historical documents and archives from that era.
Another individual of note was Pieter MICHMERHUIZEN (1621-1689), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works can be found in various museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
In the 18th century, the MICHMERHUIZEN name emerged in the town of Hoorn, located in the province of North Holland. Here, a family of shipbuilders and naval architects bore this surname, with several generations contributing to the Dutch maritime industry.
One prominent member of this Hoorn family was Willem MICHMERHUIZEN (1732-1809), a renowned shipwright who designed and oversaw the construction of several vessels for the Dutch East India Company and the Dutch Navy.
As Dutch settlers and traders ventured across the globe, the MICHMERHUIZEN name also spread to various Dutch colonies, including South Africa and Indonesia, where it can still be found today, although often with slight variations in spelling.
Overall, the surname MICHMERHUIZEN has a rich history deeply intertwined with the Dutch culture and heritage, spanning several centuries and encompassing diverse professions and individuals who left their mark on various aspects of society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Michmerhuizen
Among Census respondents with the surname Michmerhuizen, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Michmerhuizen 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 Michmerhuizen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Michmerhuizen
Michmerhuizen 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
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,540 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 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,540 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 Michmerhuizen 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 | #150,935 | -1.0% |
| Count | 110 | 108 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Michmerhuizen bearers went from 110 to 108 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,540 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #150,935.
FAQ
Michmerhuizen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Michmerhuizen?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Michmerhuizen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Michmerhuizen?
Michmerhuizen ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Michmerhuizen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Michmerhuizen.
Has Michmerhuizen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Michmerhuizen went from 110 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Michmerhuizen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Michmerhuizen, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). 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 Michmerhuizen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Michmerhuizen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). 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 Michmerhuizen (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 Michmerhuizen mean?
Dutch surname derived from a toponymic name meaning "dwelling near marshes or fens". 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 Michmerhuizen (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 share the surname Michmerhuizen?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.