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

Micke, 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 Micke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Micke in America

Micke is the 49914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Micke surname appeared 420 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Micke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Micke 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 Micke

The surname MICKE is of Germanic origin, specifically from the Old German language. It is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Germany during the Middle Ages, around the 10th century.

The name MICKE is likely derived from the Old German word "mikil," which means "great" or "large." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was physically imposing or had a commanding presence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MICKE can be found in the Codex Traditionum Westfalicarum, a medieval manuscript from the 11th century that documents land transactions and property ownership in the region of Westphalia, Germany. The name is also mentioned in the Annales Fuldenses, a chronicle written by monks at the Fulda Monastery in the 9th century.

In the 13th century, there are records of a nobleman named Henricus Micke, who was a landowner in the region of Franconia, Germany. Another notable figure was Johannes Micke, a merchant and trader from the city of Lübeck, who lived in the 14th century.

During the 16th century, the surname MICKE was particularly prevalent in the areas around the cities of Hamburg and Bremen in northern Germany. One notable person from this period was Hans Micke, a respected artisan and craftsman who specialized in woodcarving and furniture-making.

Another significant individual with the surname MICKE was Maria Micke, a renowned healer and herbalist who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her ability to treat various ailments using natural remedies.

In the 18th century, the name MICKE was associated with several scholars and academics. One such figure was Johann Friedrich Micke, a professor of theology at the University of Göttingen, who published several influential works on religious philosophy.

Over the centuries, the surname MICKE has spread beyond its Germanic roots and can be found in various parts of Europe and other regions of the world. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the medieval German territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Micke

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

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 Micke 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 Micke 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 Micke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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