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

Mihalko, 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 Mihalko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mihalko in America

Mihalko is the 26282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mihalko surname appeared 929 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 Mihalko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mihalko 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 Mihalko

The surname MIHALKO has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the countries of Slovakia and Hungary. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Slavic personal name Michal, which is a variant of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MIHALKO can be traced back to historical documents and records from the 13th century in the region of modern-day Slovakia. In these documents, the name is often spelled with variations such as Mihalko, Michalko, or Michalek, reflecting the local linguistic influences and dialects of the time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname MIHALKO was Ján Mihalko, a prominent landowner and nobleman from the town of Trenčín in present-day Slovakia. Records indicate that he lived during the late 14th century and was involved in local politics and governance.

Another notable figure with this surname was Michal Mihalko, a Slovak poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his contributions to the development of the Slovak language and literature, and his works have been preserved in various manuscripts and collections from that era.

In the 17th century, the MIHALKO surname can be found in historical records from the region of Upper Hungary, which included parts of modern-day Slovakia and Hungary. One example is Štefan Mihalko, a Slovak nobleman and landowner who lived in the town of Košice during this period.

Moving forward to the 19th century, János Mihalko was a Hungarian Catholic priest and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of religious studies. He was born in 1818 and served as a professor at the University of Budapest.

Another notable figure with the MIHALKO surname was Andrej Mihalko, a Slovak painter and artist who lived from 1879 to 1954. He is known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works are part of several art collections in Slovakia and neighboring countries.

While the surname MIHALKO has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and connections to the Slovak and Hungarian cultures remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mihalko

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

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

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