Find out how popular the last name Mick is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mick.

Mick, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mick in America

Mick is the 6416th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mick surname appeared 5,299 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Mick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mick to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mick

The surname MICK originates from England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. This name is derived from the Middle English nickname "Mick," which was a diminutive form of the given name Michael. It was often used to distinguish individuals who had the same first name within a community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MICK can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1273, where a certain William Mick is mentioned. This document serves as evidence of the name's existence during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the surname MICK appeared in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which listed a John Mick among the taxpayers. This suggests that the name had spread to different regions of England by that time.

The surname MICK is also linked to several place names in England, including Mickleham in Surrey and Mickleton in Gloucestershire. These locations may have influenced the development and spelling variations of the surname.

One notable individual with the surname MICK was Sir William Mick (1545-1612), a prominent English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1612. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and played a significant role in the city's governance.

Another historical figure bearing the MICK surname was John Mick (1660-1736), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Grounds of Christian Religion" published in 1710.

In the 18th century, Thomas Mick (1732-1806) was a renowned English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Robert Mick (1810-1887), a prominent English poet and writer who contributed to various literary publications of his time.

Finally, one of the more recent historical figures with the surname MICK was Harold Mick (1890-1964), a British military officer who served in both World War I and World War II, earning numerous decorations for his bravery and leadership.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the surname MICK, showcasing its deep roots and influence across different spheres of English society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mick

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mick.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mick was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mick has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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