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

Mikha, 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 Mikha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mikha in America

Mikha is the 53802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mikha surname appeared 384 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 Mikha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mikha 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 Mikha

The surname MIKHA has its origins in the Middle East, particularly in the region of modern-day Iran and Iraq. It is believed to have emerged around the 8th century AD, during the height of the Islamic Golden Age. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "Mikhah," which means "one who is blessed" or "fortunate."

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname MIKHA can be found in a collection of manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, where it appears as "Mikhah" in several legal documents and court records. These manuscripts date back to the late 9th century and provide valuable insights into the widespread use of the name during that era.

During the 11th century, the name MIKHA gained prominence among the scholarly and religious elite of the region. Several notable individuals bearing this surname made significant contributions to the fields of literature, science, and theology. One such figure was Abu Bakr al-Mikha (1010-1087), a renowned Persian poet and philosopher whose works were widely celebrated across the Islamic world.

As the centuries passed, the MIKHA surname spread to other parts of the Middle East and even reached the Indian subcontinent. In the 14th century, a prominent Sufi mystic named Shaikh Nizamuddin Mikha (1280-1356) established a thriving spiritual order in Delhi, India, attracting followers from far and wide.

The name also found its way into the annals of Ottoman history. In the 16th century, a Turkish scholar and diplomat named Ibrahim Mikha (1510-1588) served as the chief interpreter and advisor to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, playing a crucial role in the Ottoman Empire's diplomatic affairs.

Another notable figure bearing the MIKHA surname was Fatima al-Mikha (1632-1701), a revered poetess and calligrapher from Baghdad. Her exquisite calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region, earning her widespread acclaim and admiration.

While the surname MIKHA has deep roots in the Middle East, it has also been adopted by various communities across the globe, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this name remain inextricably tied to its origins in the ancient lands of Persia and Mesopotamia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mikha

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

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

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