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

Miclat, 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 Miclat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miclat in America

Miclat is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miclat surname appeared 281 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Miclat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miclat 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 Miclat

The surname MICLAT is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "miclat," which means "flint" or "spark." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked with flint or engaged in a related trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MICLAT can be found in the Spanish records of the Philippines from the 17th century. These records were kept by the Spanish colonial authorities and often documented Filipino names and family lineages.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Juan MICLAT was mentioned in documents related to the Philippine revolution against Spanish rule. Juan MICLAT was a farmer and local leader who played a role in organizing resistance efforts in his village.

During the 19th century, the MICLAT name appeared in various Philippine census records and land ownership documents. This indicates that the family had established roots and acquired property in different regions of the country.

Another notable individual with the MICLAT surname was Pedro MICLAT, born in 1875, who was a prominent educator and advocate for Filipino language and culture. He published several works on Philippine history and literature and was instrumental in promoting the preservation of indigenous languages.

In the early 20th century, a woman named Maria MICLAT gained recognition as a skilled weaver and artist. Her intricate textile designs, inspired by traditional Philippine patterns, were widely celebrated and earned her numerous awards and accolades.

Throughout its history, the MICLAT surname has been associated with various professions and areas of influence, from agriculture and education to the arts and resistance movements. While its origins can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era, the name has become deeply rooted in Philippine culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miclat

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

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

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