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

Mihalich, 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 Mihalich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mihalich in America

Mihalich is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mihalich surname appeared 213 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 Mihalich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mihalich 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 Mihalich

The surname Mihalich has its origins in the Slavic regions of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Croatia and Serbia. The name is derived from the Slavic personal name "Mihal," which is a variant of the name "Michael." This personal name traces its roots back to the Hebrew name "Mikhael," meaning "who is like God."

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname Mihalich can be found in Croatian and Serbian historical records dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. During this time, the region was under the influence of the Ottoman Empire, and many Slavic families adopted surnames to distinguish themselves.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Mihalich was Ivan Mihalich, a Croatian nobleman who lived in the late 16th century. Historical records indicate that he served as a military commander and was involved in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire.

In the 18th century, the surname Mihalich appeared in various church records and legal documents in the regions of Dalmatia and Slavonia, which were parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time. These records often mention individuals with variations of the surname, such as Mihalić and Mihalić.

One notable figure from this era was Petar Mihalich, a Serbian writer and poet who lived from 1763 to 1826. He is known for his contributions to the Serbian literary movement and his efforts to promote the use of the Serbian language in literature and education.

In the 19th century, the surname Mihalich spread beyond the Slavic regions as individuals emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One prominent individual bearing this name was Aleksander Mihalich, a Croatian painter who lived from 1844 to 1911. He was renowned for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in various galleries and museums across Europe.

Another individual of note was Nikola Mihalich, a Serbian engineer and inventor who lived from 1872 to 1956. He made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering and was involved in the development of early telecommunications systems.

As the 20th century progressed, the surname Mihalich continued to appear in various historical records and accounts, with individuals from various professions and backgrounds bearing this name. However, detailed information on specific individuals from this time period is limited due to the focus on older historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mihalich

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

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

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