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

Mickel, 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 Mickel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mickel in America

Mickel is the 13360th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mickel surname appeared 2,281 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mickel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mickel 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 Mickel

The surname Mickel originated in medieval Scotland. It is derived from the Old English words "mycel" or "mickle", meaning "great" or "big". The name likely referred to a person's large stature or important status in the community.

The earliest known records of the Mickel surname date back to the 13th century. In 1296, a Robert Mickill from Berwickshire swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appeared in various spellings such as Mickill, Mykill, and Mekill in ancient Scottish charters and manuscripts.

During the 16th century, the Mickel name was prominent in the Scottish Borders region. One notable bearer was John Mekill, a merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, who lived from around 1510 to 1580. He was a wealthy landowner and played a significant role in the city's affairs.

In the 17th century, the Mickels were well-established in Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire. William Mickel, born in 1630, was a respected minister who served in the Parish of Arbuthnott for over 50 years until his death in 1703.

During the 18th century, the Mickels spread throughout Scotland and some migrated to England and Ireland. One prominent figure was James Mickel, born in 1738, a successful merchant and philanthropist in Glasgow. He donated generously to various charitable causes and helped establish the Glasgow Town's Hospital.

Another notable bearer was Sir Alexander Mickel, born in 1765, a distinguished Scottish judge and Lord of Session. He served as a member of the College of Justice, the highest civil court in Scotland, until his death in 1832.

As the Mickels moved to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, the name underwent various spelling changes, including Mickle, Mickell, and Mickael. Despite these variations, the surname has retained its Scottish roots and association with a person of significant stature or importance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mickel

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

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

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