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

Micou, 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 Micou surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Micou in America

Micou is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Micou surname appeared 200 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 Micou.

We can also compare 2010 data for Micou 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 Micou

The surname Micou is of French origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "micou," which referred to a small loaf of bread or a roll. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with bakers or those involved in the production or sale of bread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Micou surname can be found in the Cartulaire de Normandie, a collection of medieval charters and records from the Duchy of Normandy, dated around the 12th century. The name appears to have been concentrated in the northern regions of France during this period.

In the 13th century, the name Micou can be found in various historical records from the village of Beaucourt in the Picardy region of northern France. This suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in this area.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Micou surname was Jean Micou, a French poet and playwright born in Paris in 1528. His works, including the play "L'Amour Vainqueur," were celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural landscape of 16th-century France.

Another notable individual with the Micou surname was Jacques Micou, a French military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War during the early 17th century. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Imperial forces.

In the 18th century, Pierre Micou, a French merchant and explorer, gained recognition for his travels to the West Indies and his contribution to the mapping and exploration of the Caribbean islands. His detailed accounts of his journeys provided valuable insights into the region during that time.

The Micou surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Switzerland. In the late 19th century, a Swiss theologian named Charles Micou gained prominence for his work on Christian ethics and his advocacy for social reforms.

While the Micou name has historical roots in France and a presence in other European countries, it is important to note that this information focuses on older records and does not include recent census data or modern-day distribution of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Micou

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

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

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