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

Mikan, 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 Mikan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mikan in America

Mikan is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mikan surname appeared 302 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 Mikan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mikan 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 Mikan

The surname Mikan originates from Croatia, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Croatian word "mika," which means a small portion or a little bit. This surname was likely given to someone who was of small stature or received a small inheritance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mikan surname can be found in the Croatian census records from the city of Split in 1492. The record lists a family with the surname Mikan residing in the city's old town area.

In the 16th century, the Mikan surname began to spread to other parts of the Balkans, particularly in Serbia and Bosnia. It is found in several historical documents from this region, including a land deed from 1547 that mentions a Petar Mikan as the owner of a vineyard near the city of Mostar.

During the 17th century, the Mikan surname gained prominence in the Croatian military. Notable figures include Josip Mikan (1612-1679), a cavalry officer who served in the Croatian Militia during the Habsburg-Ottoman Wars, and Marko Mikan (1638-1712), a commander who fought against the Venetian forces in Dalmatia.

As the Croatian diaspora spread across Europe and beyond in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Mikan surname traveled with them. One notable bearer was Ivan Mikan (1856-1924), a Croatian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded several successful businesses in Chicago and donated funds for the construction of a Croatian church and school in the city.

Another prominent individual with the Mikan surname was Andrija Mikan (1891-1967), a Croatian artist and sculptor who was active in the early 20th century. His works can be found in several museums and galleries across Croatia and neighboring countries.

While the Mikan surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by many accomplished individuals throughout history, reflecting the diverse and rich cultural heritage of the Croatian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mikan

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

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

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