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

Mickle, 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 Mickle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mickle in America

Mickle is the 7983rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mickle surname appeared 4,141 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 Mickle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mickle 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 Mickle

The surname Mickle is believed to have originated in Scotland. It is derived from the Old English word "micel," which means "great" or "large." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname referring to someone's physical stature or perhaps their importance or standing in the community.

The earliest known record of the name Mickle dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296. These rolls were a collection of homage pledges made to King Edward I of England by Scottish nobles and landowners following his invasion of Scotland.

In the 14th century, the name Mickle was also found in various charters and land records in the Scottish Borders region. These records often referred to places like Mickle Rig, Mickle Blackburn, and Mickle Cavers, which are believed to have been named after individuals or families bearing the Mickle surname.

One notable historical figure with the surname Mickle was William Mickle, a Scottish poet and translator who lived from 1734 to 1788. He is best known for his translation of the Portuguese epic poem "Os Lusíadas" by Luís de Camões.

Another prominent individual was Thomas Mickle, a Scottish engraver and illustrator who lived from 1765 to 1850. He was renowned for his engravings of portraits and landscapes, and his work can be found in various collections across the United Kingdom.

In the 16th century, the name Mickle appears in the records of the Scottish Reformation, with a John Mickle mentioned as a supporter of the Protestant cause. He was likely involved in the religious upheaval that swept through Scotland during that turbulent period.

The surname Mickle has also been found in various spellings throughout history, such as Mickell, Mickill, and Meikle. These variations were common in the past due to inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation.

Finally, it is worth noting that the surname Mickle has been associated with several places in Scotland, including Mickle Fell in Dumfries and Galloway, and Mickle Dales in the Scottish Borders. These place names further reinforce the historical presence and significance of the Mickle surname in Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mickle

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

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

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