2000
#5,976
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,305
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.97
Rare Last name
Mick
A shortened form of Irish and Scottish surnames beginning with "Mc-" or "Mac-," meaning "son of."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,585 Americans carry the last name Mick. That puts it at #6,666 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.63 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 61,371 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mick 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.6K
1 in 61,371
Census rank
#6,666
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,870 bearers of the surname Mick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.63 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6666th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mick
Among Census respondents with the surname Mick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Mick 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 Mick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 4,448
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 159
- Two or more races3.0% · 144
- Black or African American1.2% · 57
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 46
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mick
Mick 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
#6,416
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,299
-6 bearers (-0.1%)
Per 100,000 1.80
Rank movement Down 440 places
2020
#6,666
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,870
-429 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 1.63
Rank movement Down 250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,976 | 5,305 | 1.97 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,416 | 5,299 | 1.80 | -6 bearers (-0.1%) | Down 440 places |
| 2020 | #6,666 | 4,870 | 1.63 | -429 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 250 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 Mick 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 | #6,416 | #6,666 | -3.9% |
| Count | 5,299 | 4,870 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.80 | 1.63 | -9.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mick bearers went from 5,299 to 4,870 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 250 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,416 to #6,666.
FAQ
Mick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mick?
Name Census estimates that about 5,585 living Americans carry the surname Mick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 61,371 residents.
How common is Mick?
Mick ranks #6,666 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.63 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,870 people with the surname Mick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,585), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.63 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.63 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Mick.
Has Mick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mick went from 5,299 recorded bearers to 4,870. That is a decrease of 429 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,416 to #6,666.
What does the Census say about the background of Mick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Mick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (4,448 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (3.3%), Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Mick (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 Mick mean?
A shortened form of Irish and Scottish surnames beginning with "Mc-" or "Mac-," meaning "son of." 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 Mick (1.63 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 Mick?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.