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

Mikkelson, 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 Mikkelson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mikkelson in America

Mikkelson is the 12900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mikkelson surname appeared 2,383 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 Mikkelson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mikkelson 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 Mikkelson

The surname Mikkelson has its origins in Scandinavia, particularly in Denmark and Norway. It is a patronymic name, derived from the name Mikkel, which is the Danish and Norwegian form of the name Michael. The suffix "-son" means "son of," indicating that the name was originally given to a person who was the son of someone named Mikkel.

The name Mikkel itself is believed to have its roots in the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God?" It was a popular name among Christians in medieval times and was widely used across Europe. The name Mikkelson likely emerged in the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period, when patronymic surnames became more common.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mikkelson can be found in the Danish census records from the 16th century. In these records, the name is spelled in various ways, such as Michelsøn, Michelsen, and Mickelsen. This variation in spelling was common in those times, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Mikkelson appeared in various historical records and documents in Denmark and Norway. One notable example is Hans Mikkelson, a Danish sailor and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, the name Mikkelson became more widespread as people migrated from Scandinavia to other parts of the world, particularly North America. One famous bearer of the name was Mikkelsen Larsen, a Norwegian explorer and whaler who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another notable person with the surname Mikkelson was Peter Mikkelson, a Danish-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1857 to 1942. He was a successful businessman in the mining industry and was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting education and cultural institutions.

In the 20th century, the name Mikkelson continued to be found across various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. One prominent individual with this surname was Ingrid Mikkelson, a Norwegian-American author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics related to Scandinavian culture and history. She lived from 1901 to 1988.

Another notable figure was Erik Mikkelson, a Danish-American architect who was active in the mid-20th century. He was known for his work in designing several iconic buildings in the Art Deco style, including the Los Angeles City Hall and the Bullocks Wilshire department store.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mikkelson

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

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

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