2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mihalakis
A Greek surname meaning "son of Michael".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Mihalakis. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mihalakis surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Mihalakis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihalakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mihalakis
The surname Mihalakis originates from Greece, tracing its roots back to the Byzantine era around the 9th century AD. It is derived from the Greek name Mihail, which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "one who is like God." The suffix "-akis" is a diminutive, indicating a smaller or more affectionate version of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mihalakis surname can be found in a Byzantine manuscript from the 11th century, where it was spelled as "Michalakis." This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the lack of standardized orthography.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Georgios Mihalakis was mentioned in historical records as a scholar and theologian in the city of Constantinople, now known as Istanbul. He was renowned for his contributions to Byzantine literature and philosophy.
During the Ottoman Empire's rule over Greece, the Mihalakis surname was often associated with families from the Peloponnese region, particularly in areas around the city of Kalamata. Many villages and towns in this region, such as Mihalitsi and Mikhalatika, bear names derived from the same root as the surname.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Konstantinos Mihalakis was recorded as a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Patras. His family's wealth and influence played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the region.
Another notable individual with the Mihalakis surname was Ioannis Mihalakis, born in 1821 on the island of Crete. He was a renowned Greek revolutionary who fought against Ottoman rule during the Greek War of Independence. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in the annals of Greek history.
Throughout the centuries, the Mihalakis surname has been carried by numerous individuals across various professions and walks of life. While some variations in spelling may exist, such as Michalakis or Michaelakis, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its Greek heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mihalakis
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihalakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mihalakis bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mihalakis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 110
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mihalakis
Mihalakis appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,496 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,412 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,496 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,412 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mihalakis surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #148,665 | -1.0% |
| Count | 112 | 111 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mihalakis bearers went from 112 to 111 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,412 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #148,665.
FAQ
Mihalakis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mihalakis?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Mihalakis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Mihalakis?
Mihalakis ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Mihalakis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mihalakis.
Has Mihalakis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mihalakis went from 112 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Mihalakis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihalakis, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mihalakis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mihalakis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mihalakis (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mihalakis mean?
A Greek surname meaning "son of Michael". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mihalakis (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Mihalakis?
See how many people are called Mihalakis on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.