2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mickelberry
A variant of the surname Mickleburg referring to someone from a place called Mickleburg.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Mickelberry. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mickelberry 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Mickelberry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mickelberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Black (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mickelberry
The surname MICKELBERRY is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "mycel" meaning "great" or "large" and "burh" meaning "fortified town" or "manor". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in or was associated with a large fortified settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Michelbyri". This entry refers to a landowner or tenant in the county of Gloucestershire. The similar spelling "Mickelbury" is also found in various medieval documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, primarily in the southern counties of England.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this name was Sir John Mickelberry (1525-1589), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was renowned for his philanthropic efforts and played a significant role in the establishment of several charitable institutions.
Another prominent individual was Thomas Mickelberry (1640-1712), a renowned botanist and naturalist from Warwickshire. He contributed greatly to the study of plant life in England and was among the first to systematically document and classify various plant species.
During the 18th century, the name MICKELBERRY was associated with the village of Micklebury in Gloucestershire. It is believed that the name of the village itself may have derived from the same Old English roots as the surname.
In the 19th century, a notable figure was Elizabeth Mickelberry (1820-1895), an acclaimed author and poet from Oxfordshire. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, were widely celebrated during her lifetime.
Another significant individual was Sir William Mickelberry (1845-1912), a renowned engineer and inventor from Yorkshire. He is credited with several innovative designs and patents, particularly in the field of steam engine technology, which contributed greatly to the Industrial Revolution.
MICKELBERRY is a surname with deep roots in English history, dating back to the Middle Ages. Its origins are closely tied to the Old English language and the concept of a large fortified settlement, reflecting the significance of such places in medieval times.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mickelberry
Among Census respondents with the surname Mickelberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Black (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Mickelberry 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 Mickelberry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.8% · 97
- Black or African American5.3% · 6
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mickelberry
Mickelberry 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+15 bearers (+14.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,680 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-7 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,993 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.3%) | Up 5,680 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 7,993 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 Mickelberry 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 | #139,228 | #147,221 | -5.7% |
| Count | 120 | 113 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mickelberry bearers went from 120 to 113 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 7,993 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #147,221.
FAQ
Mickelberry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mickelberry?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Mickelberry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Mickelberry?
Mickelberry ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Mickelberry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Mickelberry.
Has Mickelberry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mickelberry went from 120 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Mickelberry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mickelberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Black (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Mickelberry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mickelberry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.8%), Black (5.3%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Mickelberry (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 Mickelberry mean?
A variant of the surname Mickleburg referring to someone from a place called Mickleburg. 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 Mickelberry (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 Mickelberry?
Find out how many people have the last name Mickelberry on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.