2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Miklic
A surname derived from the Slavic personal name Mikula, itself a diminutive of Mikhail.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Miklic. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Miklic surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Miklic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Miklic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Miklic
The surname Miklic originates from Croatia and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to derive from the Slavic word "miko," which means "little one" or "small child." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone of small stature or a young person.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miklic appears in a historical document from the city of Dubrovnik, dated around 1475. This document mentions a certain Petar Miklic, who was a merchant involved in trade with neighboring regions.
In the 16th century, the Miklic family seems to have been prominent in the coastal town of Split, where they owned several properties and businesses. Historical records from that time mention a Marko Miklic, who was a respected shipbuilder and trader.
The name Miklic is also found in several old manuscripts and chronicles from the 17th and 18th centuries, often in connection with various noble families and landowners in Dalmatia and other parts of Croatia.
One notable figure bearing the surname Miklic was Ivan Miklic (1723-1798), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Zagreb. He authored several influential works on philosophy and theology.
Another significant individual was Katarina Miklic (1877-1942), a pioneering feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in Croatia. She founded several women's organizations and played a crucial role in promoting gender equality.
In the 19th century, the Miklic name was also associated with the town of Sisak, where a prominent family of that name owned several mills and factories. Josip Miklic (1835-1901) was a successful industrialist and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the local community.
While the Miklic surname has its roots in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and family connections. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to its homeland in the Balkan region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Miklic
Among Census respondents with the surname Miklic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Miklic bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Miklic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 108
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Miklic
Miklic appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 51 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 51 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Miklic surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #149,446 | -0.0% |
| Count | 110 | 110 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Miklic bearers went from 110 to 110 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 51 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #149,446.
FAQ
Miklic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Miklic?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Miklic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Miklic?
Miklic ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Miklic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Miklic.
Has Miklic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Miklic went from 110 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Miklic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Miklic, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Miklic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Miklic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Miklic (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Miklic mean?
A surname derived from the Slavic personal name Mikula, itself a diminutive of Mikhail. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Miklic (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Miklic?
You can see how many people have the surname Miklic on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.