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

Mikhail, 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 Mikhail surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mikhail in America

Mikhail is the 14247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mikhail surname appeared 2,105 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mikhail.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mikhail 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 Mikhail

The surname Mikhail originated in Russia and is a variant of the name Michael, derived from the Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?" The name likely entered the Russian language through Greek influence during the early spread of Christianity in the region.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Mikhail can be found in the Veliky Novgorod Chronicles, which date back to the 12th century. These medieval chronicles documented important events and figures in the city of Novgorod and the surrounding areas.

The Mikhail surname is also mentioned in the Muscovite Tsardom's tax records from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating the presence of families bearing this name during that time period. The name was particularly prevalent in the central and northern regions of Russia.

A notable figure bearing the surname Mikhail was Ivan Mikhailovich Mikhail, a Russian statesman and diplomat who lived from 1624 to 1663. He served as a boyar (member of the highest rank of the Russian nobility) and was involved in negotiations with Sweden during the Russo-Swedish War of 1656-1658.

Another individual of historical significance was Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov (1711-1765), a prominent Russian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including chemistry, physics, astronomy, and literature. He is considered one of the founders of modern Russian literature and is celebrated for his efforts in advancing the Russian language and education.

In the 19th century, Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka (1804-1857) gained recognition as a Russian composer and is often regarded as the founder of the Russian national opera tradition. His works, such as the operas "A Life for the Tsar" and "Ruslan and Ludmila," were instrumental in establishing a distinct Russian musical identity.

Another notable figure was Mikhail Grigoryevich Chernov (1891-1945), a prominent leader of the Socialist-Revolutionary Party in Russia. He played a significant role in the Russian Revolution of 1917 and later served as the Minister of Agriculture in the Provisional Government.

Mikhail Nesterovich Muravyov (1896-1981) was a Soviet military commander who achieved the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union during World War II. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Stalingrad and the subsequent German retreat, contributing to the eventual Soviet victory.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mikhail

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

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

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