2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Mihalov
An East Slavic habitational surname derived from a place name containing the root "mihal" or "michael".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Mihalov. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mihalov 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Mihalov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihalov, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mihalov
The surname MIHALOV is of Slavic origin, tracing its roots back to various regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in present-day Russia and Ukraine. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries.
The name MIHALOV is believed to be a patronymic, derived from the personal name Mikhail or Mikhail, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God." In Slavic cultures, patronymics were commonly formed by adding the suffix "-ov" or "-ev" to the father's name, indicating "son of."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MIHALOV surname can be found in the Velvet Book, a 16th-century Russian genealogical record documenting noble families. The MIHALOV family is mentioned as having ties to the Principality of Smolensk, a historic region located in modern-day western Russia.
In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the MIHALOV surname was Ivan Mihalov, a Russian military leader and Cossack ataman (chief) who played a significant role in the Russo-Polish War of 1654-1667. His exploits were chronicled in various historical accounts of the time.
During the 18th century, the MIHALOV name was associated with several notable individuals, including Aleksandr Mihalov (1712-1780), a Russian statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1763 to 1768.
Another prominent figure was Petr Mihalov (1765-1825), a Russian writer and poet who was part of the literary circle known as the Arzamas Society. His works, which included poems and satirical essays, were highly regarded during his time.
In the 19th century, the MIHALOV surname gained further prominence with Nikolai Mihalov (1832-1904), a Russian industrialist and philanthropist. He founded several successful businesses and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of schools and hospitals in his hometown.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, one of the most renowned individuals with the MIHALOV surname was Yuri Mihalov (1920-1989), a Soviet cosmonaut and military pilot. He was part of the early Soviet space program and was selected as a candidate for the first human spaceflight, though he ultimately did not make the historic journey.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mihalov
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihalov, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Mihalov 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 Mihalov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mihalov
Mihalov 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,334 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-20 bearers (-15.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,729 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,334 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-15.6%) | Down 18,729 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 Mihalov 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 | #132,206 | #150,935 | -14.2% |
| Count | 128 | 108 | -15.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mihalov bearers went from 128 to 108 (-15.6% change). The surname moved down 18,729 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #150,935.
FAQ
Mihalov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mihalov?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Mihalov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Mihalov?
Mihalov ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Mihalov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Mihalov.
Has Mihalov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mihalov went from 128 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 20 (-15.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Mihalov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihalov, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Mihalov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mihalov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Mihalov (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 Mihalov mean?
An East Slavic habitational surname derived from a place name containing the root "mihal" or "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 Mihalov (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 have the surname Mihalov?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.