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

Miki, 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 Miki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miki in America

Miki is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miki surname appeared 250 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 Miki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miki 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 Miki

The surname MIKI is of Polish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the medieval Polish given name Mikolaj, which was derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MIKI can be found in the historical records of the Malopolska region of southern Poland. It was often spelled as "Mikey" or "Mikie" in these early documents, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic variations of the time.

One notable early bearer of the MIKI surname was Jan Miki, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish Wars of the 17th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic acumen, and his exploits were documented in various chronicles and dispatches from the era.

In the 18th century, the MIKI surname gained prominence in the city of Krakow, where several families bearing the name were recorded in the city's municipal archives. One such individual was Tomasz Miki, a respected merchant and trader who established a successful business trading in textiles and spices with the Ottoman Empire.

As the MIKI surname spread across Poland, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the 19th century, Maximilian Miki was a renowned German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the iconic Reichstag building, which still stands today.

Another prominent bearer of the MIKI surname was Maria Miki, a Polish-born artist and painter who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, were highly regarded and can be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.

As the 20th century dawned, the MIKI surname continued to be carried by individuals who made their mark in various fields. One such figure was Zygmunt Miki, a Polish scientist and engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early aviation technology, contributing to the design of some of the first successful aircraft.

While the MIKI surname has its roots firmly planted in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, it is found in various countries, each with its own unique stories and histories associated with this enduring surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miki

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

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

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