2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Micik
A surname derived from the Czech/Slovak word "miček," meaning "little ball" or "small round object."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Micik. 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 Micik 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 Micik 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 Micik, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (15.7%) and Two or More Races (8.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Micik
The surname Micik originated in the Czech Republic, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "micka," which means a small ball or a round object, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked with spherical objects or had a round, plump physique.
The earliest known record of the name Micik can be found in a document from the town of Brno, dated 1287, where a man named Jakub Micik is mentioned as a craftsman. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the chronicles of the town of Olomouc, where a merchant named Jan Micik is mentioned as a supplier of goods to the local nobility. This indicates that the Micik family had achieved a certain level of prominence and wealth by that time.
During the 15th century, the name Micik began to spread beyond the borders of the Czech Republic, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in neighboring regions such as Silesia and Moravia. One notable example is Vaclav Micik, a scholar and philosopher born in 1435 in the town of Krnov, who taught at the University of Prague and wrote several treatises on logic and ethics.
In the 16th century, the Micik family continued to rise in prominence, with several members holding influential positions in the Czech nobility. One such individual was Jiri Micik, born in 1512, who served as a court advisor to the King of Bohemia, Ferdinand I. He was also a renowned patron of the arts and contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in Prague.
Another notable figure was Katerina Micik, born in 1578, who was a skilled herbalist and healer. Her work in documenting the medicinal properties of various plants and herbs was widely recognized, and her writings served as an important reference for generations of Czech physicians.
By the 17th century, the Micik name had spread to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in Germany, Austria, and Poland. One notable example is Jan Micik, a Polish military commander born in 1634, who played a significant role in the wars against the Swedish and Ottoman empires.
Throughout the centuries, the Micik surname has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from artisans and merchants to scholars, nobility, and military leaders. While the name may have had humble beginnings, it has become a part of the rich cultural tapestry of Central and Eastern Europe, a testament to the enduring legacy of those who bore it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Micik
Among Census respondents with the surname Micik, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (15.7%) and Two or More Races (8.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Micik 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 Micik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.8% · 70
- American Indian and Alaska Native15.7% · 17
- Two or more races8.3% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Micik
Micik 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-9 bearers (-6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,770 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-13 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,631 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-6.9%) | Down 15,770 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 12,631 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 Micik 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 | #138,304 | #150,935 | -9.1% |
| Count | 121 | 108 | -10.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Micik bearers went from 121 to 108 (-10.7% change). The surname moved down 12,631 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #150,935.
FAQ
Micik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Micik?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Micik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Micik?
Micik 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 Micik. 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 Micik.
Has Micik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Micik went from 121 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Micik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Micik, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (15.7%) and Two or More Races (8.3%). 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 Micik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.8% (70 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Micik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (64.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (15.7%), Two or More Races (8.3%). 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 Micik (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 Micik mean?
A surname derived from the Czech/Slovak word "miček," meaning "little ball" or "small round object." 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 Micik (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 common is the surname Micik?
Find out how many people have the last name Micik on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.