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

Mickey, 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 Mickey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mickey in America

Mickey is the 8259th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mickey surname appeared 4,012 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 Mickey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mickey 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 Mickey

The surname Mickey is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Medieval English nickname "Mick," which was a diminutive form of the given name "Michael." This nickname was often used as a distinguishing surname for individuals with the name Michael, particularly in areas with a high concentration of people bearing that name.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Mickey can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners and taxpayers in England. This record mentions a "Willelmus filius Mick" (William, son of Mick) in Oxfordshire.

During the 14th century, the surname Mickey appeared in various spellings, such as "Micky," "Mickie," and "Mickye," reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in those times. The name was prevalent in counties like Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire, where it was often associated with families of humble origin or those engaged in agricultural or rural occupations.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Mickey include Sir John Mickey (c. 1450-1522), a prominent English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire. Another early record is that of Thomas Mickey (c. 1520-1589), a clergyman and theologian who was appointed as the Archdeacon of Essex in 1583.

In the 17th century, the surname Mickey was found in various parts of England, with William Mickey (1617-1679) being a notable figure. He was a successful merchant and member of the East India Company, known for his involvement in the early trade with India.

The 18th century saw the rise of John Mickey (1725-1801), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Old Bailey courthouse in London.

As the Mickey surname spread across the British Isles, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and colonization. For instance, James Mickey (1782-1857) was an Irish-born American soldier who served in the War of 1812 and later became a prominent figure in the state of Ohio.

Throughout its history, the surname Mickey has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, ranging from landowners and clergymen to merchants and soldiers. While its exact origins may be obscured by time, the name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its rich heritage and the diverse stories of those who have borne it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mickey

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

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

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