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

Mighty, 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 Mighty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mighty in America

Mighty is the 44808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mighty surname appeared 479 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 Mighty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mighty 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 Mighty

The surname "Mighty" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "mihtig," which means "strong" or "powerful." This word was likely used as a descriptive nickname for someone who possessed great physical strength or held a position of authority.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Wiltshire from 1273, where a man named "Roger le Myghty" is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th century and may have been even older.

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical traits, or places of origin. The name "Mighty" could have been given to someone who was known for their strength or bravery, possibly a skilled warrior or soldier.

In the 14th century, a reference to a "John le Mighty" appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, dating back to 1348. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England during that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Sir William Mighty, a knight who lived in the 15th century and served under King Henry VI during the Wars of the Roses. He is mentioned in various historical accounts and chronicles from that period.

Another notable figure with the surname was Robert Mighty, a merchant and politician who was born in Bristol, England, in 1541. He served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1597 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Mighty settled in the county of Gloucestershire, where they became influential landowners and contributed to the local community for several generations.

Throughout history, there have been various spellings and variations of the name, such as "Mightie," "Myghtie," and "Mighti," reflecting the changes in language and spelling conventions over time.

While the surname "Mighty" may not be as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history dating back to medieval times and has been associated with individuals who held positions of power, strength, and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mighty

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

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

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