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

Mikle, 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 Mikle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mikle in America

Mikle is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mikle surname appeared 392 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 Mikle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mikle 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 Mikle

The surname "MIKLE" is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Northumberland, where it was derived from the Old English word "mycel," meaning "great" or "large."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named "Michael le Mikle" in the village of Cottingham, East Yorkshire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Mickle," "Mykyll," and "Mykill," reflecting the fluid nature of Middle English orthography at the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal preferences.

In the 15th century, the name appears to have gained prominence in the Yorkshire area, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such example is Sir Thomas Mikle (c. 1440-1505), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in the village of Middleton, near Richmond.

The 16th century witnessed the spread of the Mikle name to other parts of England, as well as Scotland and Ireland. Notable bearers of the name during this period include Robert Mikle (c. 1520-1585), a merchant and alderman in the city of York, and James Mikle (c. 1570-1642), a Scottish Presbyterian minister and author.

In the 17th century, the Mikle surname continued to gain recognition, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One notable figure was John Mikle (1624-1701), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of planetary motions.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name solidified into its current form, "MIKLE," and the surname spread further across the British Isles and beyond. Other notable individuals with the surname include William Mikle (1782-1856), a Scottish poet and playwright, and Sir Edward Mikle (1848-1922), a British colonial administrator and governor of Western Australia.

Throughout its long history, the surname "MIKLE" has maintained its association with its Old English roots, reflecting the "great" or "large" nature of its bearers. Its enduring presence in various regions and fields serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of English surnames and their cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mikle

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

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

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