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

Mickens, 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 Mickens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mickens in America

Mickens is the 6377th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mickens surname appeared 5,339 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 Mickens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mickens 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 Mickens

The surname Mickens has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the medieval English personal name "Michkin," a diminutive form of the name Michael, which means "who is like God" in Hebrew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, which mentions a William Michchin. This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Michkin, Mychkyn, and Mycchyn, as evidenced by records from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The surname may have also been influenced by the Old Norse name Mikkin, which shares a similar origin.

The Mickens surname is linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is John Mickens, an English clergyman who lived in the late 16th century and served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Snargate, Kent.

Another prominent bearer of the name was William Mickens, a 17th-century English merchant and ship owner from Bristol. He was involved in trade with the American colonies and is mentioned in historical records from the 1660s.

In the 18th century, the surname gained prominence with Samuel Mickens, a renowned English clockmaker from Southwark, London. His intricate and innovative timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy and are considered masterpieces of English horological craftsmanship.

Moving into the 19th century, James Mickens (1800-1875) was a notable English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Gothic Revival style. His most famous work is the Anglican Cathedral in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sir William Mickens (1842-1919), a British diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1888 to 1893. He played a crucial role in the development of the islands' infrastructure and public services during his tenure.

While the surname Mickens may have evolved over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to medieval England, where it was likely derived from the personal name Michael or its diminutive form, Michkin. The name's rich history is interwoven with notable individuals who left their mark across various fields, from religion and architecture to trade and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mickens

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

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

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