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

Mihm, 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 Mihm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mihm in America

Mihm is the 24648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mihm surname appeared 1,013 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 Mihm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mihm 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 Mihm

The surname MIHM has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "miume," which means "ant." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who exhibited ant-like qualities, such as diligence or industriousness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MIHM surname can be found in the Kirchenbuch (church records) of Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany. These records mention a Johann MIHM, who was born in 1572 in the town of Halberstadt.

The MIHM surname also appears in historical records from the neighboring state of Lower Saxony, where it is thought to have originated in the town of Mihmbeck (now part of the city of Ahlen). This town's name is believed to be derived from the same Middle High German root word, suggesting a connection between the place name and the surname.

In the 17th century, the MIHM surname can be found in the Landrechte (land records) of the Duchy of Pomerania, a historical region located in what is now northern Germany and western Poland. These records mention a Michael MIHM, who was born in 1643 in the town of Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland).

One notable individual with the MIHM surname was Johann Samuel MIHM (1696-1756), a German Protestant theologian and author who served as a pastor in the city of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland). His writings on religious topics were widely read during his lifetime and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another historical figure bearing the MIHM surname was Karl Friedrich MIHM (1806-1891), a German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city of Berlin, including the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) and the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche (Friedrichswerder Church).

In the 19th century, the MIHM surname can be found in records from various parts of Germany, as well as in areas with significant German immigration, such as the United States and Canada. One example is August MIHM (1830-1903), a German-American farmer and businessman who settled in Missouri and became a prominent figure in the local community.

Overall, the surname MIHM has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. While its precise etymology remains somewhat uncertain, the name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including theologians, architects, and settlers in the New World.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mihm

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

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

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