2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Mihas
A surname believed to be a variant of the Hebrew name Micah.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Mihas. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mihas 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Mihas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihas, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mihas
The surname MIHAS is of Lithuanian origin, with its roots traceable back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Samogitia, located in the western part of modern-day Lithuania. The name is derived from the Lithuanian word "mihas," which means "forest" or "woods."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MIHAS surname can be found in the Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 15th century. The Metrica contains records of land transactions, court proceedings, and other official matters, providing valuable insights into the lives and activities of the Lithuanian nobility during that time.
In the 17th century, the MIHAS name appeared in various church records and parish registers across Samogitia. This suggests that the surname had gained widespread recognition and was associated with families from different social strata, including peasants and landowners.
Notable individuals bearing the MIHAS surname include Jonas Mihas (1564-1632), a prominent Lithuanian nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Another distinguished figure was Mikalojus Mihas (1712-1786), a renowned Lithuanian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of education and theology.
The MIHAS surname is also linked to several place names in Lithuania, such as the village of Mihaiškiai, which is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself. This connection further reinforces the deep-rooted association between the MIHAS name and the forested regions of western Lithuania.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the MIHAS surname continued to be documented in various historical records, including census data and military registers. Antanas Mihas (1786-1862) was a respected Lithuanian writer and poet who played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the Lithuanian language and culture during the era of Russian imperial rule.
Another notable figure was Jurgis Mihas (1844-1920), a prominent Lithuanian politician and statesman who advocated for Lithuanian independence and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly following the country's declaration of independence in 1918.
It is worth noting that the MIHAS surname has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Mihas, Myhas, and Michaš, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it was found.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mihas
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihas, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mihas 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 Mihas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mihas
Mihas appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 7,385 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Up 7,385 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 Mihas 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 | #160,975 | #153,590 | 4.6% |
| Count | 100 | 104 | 4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mihas bearers went from 100 to 104 (+4.0% change). The surname moved up 7,385 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #153,590.
FAQ
Mihas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mihas?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Mihas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Mihas?
Mihas ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Mihas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Mihas.
Has Mihas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mihas went from 100 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 4 (+4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Mihas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mihas, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). 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 Mihas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mihas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). 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 Mihas (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 Mihas mean?
A surname believed to be a variant of the Hebrew name Micah. 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 Mihas (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Mihas?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.