Mikulski
Of Polish origin, referring to someone from the village of Mikulka.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,371 Americans carry the last name Mikulski. That puts it at #21,972 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 250,003 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mikulski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
1.4K
1 in 250,003
Census rank
#21,972
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,181 bearers of the surname Mikulski in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 21972nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mikulski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mikulski
The surname Mikulski is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Mikula, which is a diminutive form of the name Mikolaj, the Polish equivalent of Nicholas. The name can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Poland.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mikulski date back to the 15th century in various historical records and documents from Poland. It was initially prevalent in the regions of Greater Poland, Masovia, and Lesser Poland.
In the 16th century, the Mikulski surname appeared in the historical records of the Krakow region, where it was associated with notable families and individuals. One such individual was Jan Mikulski, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th century.
The name Mikulski has its roots in the Slavic word "miku," which means "peace" or "peaceful." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been known for their peaceful or tranquil dispositions.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Mikulski. One of the earliest was Stanislaw Mikulski, a Polish writer and poet who lived in the 17th century and was known for his satirical works.
In the 18th century, Franciszek Mikulski was a renowned Polish painter who gained recognition for his religious and historical paintings. He lived from 1722 to 1796.
During the 19th century, Wladyslaw Mikulski was a prominent Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Galician Diet, the regional parliament of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, which was part of the Austrian Empire. He lived from 1838 to 1905.
In the 20th century, Barbara Mikulski, an American politician, became the first Democratic woman elected to the United States Senate from Maryland. She served in the Senate from 1987 to 2017 and was a prominent figure in American politics.
Another notable individual with the surname Mikulski was Jan Mikulski, a Polish-American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. He was born in 1940 and passed away in 2009.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mikulski
Among Census respondents with the surname Mikulski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Mikulski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Mikulski surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6%
- Hispanic or Latino3.0%
- Two or more races1.4%
- Black or African American0.5%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Mikulski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #21,972 | -5.1% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,181 | 0.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.44 | 0.40 | -9.1% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Mikulski bearers went from 1,174 to 1,181 (+0.6% change). The surname moved down 1,074 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,898 to #21,972.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mikulski
FAQ
Mikulski surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mikulski?
The surname Mikulski holds position #21,972 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,371 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.40 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mikulski surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mikulski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.