2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Mykytyn
A surname with Ukrainian origins, potentially derived from a diminutive form of the given name Mykhaylo or Michael.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Mykytyn. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mykytyn 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Mykytyn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mykytyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mykytyn
The surname MYKYTYN is of Ukrainian origin, originating in the 15th or 16th century. It is derived from the personal name Mykyta, which is the Ukrainian form of the Greek name Niketas. This name ultimately comes from the Greek word "niketes," meaning "victor" or "conqueror."
The earliest recorded instances of the MYKYTYN surname can be traced back to historical records and documents from the regions of western Ukraine and eastern Poland, where Ukrainian communities have lived for centuries. The name likely originated as a patronymic, meaning "son of Mykyta," and over time became established as a hereditary surname.
One notable historical reference to the MYKYTYN name can be found in the Lviv Archeparchy Archives, which contain records of baptisms, marriages, and deaths in the city of Lviv (formerly known as Lemberg) from the 17th and 18th centuries. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and histories of Ukrainian families bearing the MYKYTYN surname during that period.
In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Ivan MYKYTYN (c. 1760-1825) rose to prominence as a influential merchant and landowner in the town of Drohobych, located in what is now western Ukraine. His descendants continued to play a role in the economic and cultural life of the region throughout the 19th century.
Another historically significant individual with the MYKYTYN surname was Hryhoriy MYKYTYN (1876-1947), a Ukrainian writer, educator, and community leader who was active in the early 20th century. He was a prominent advocate for the preservation of Ukrainian language and culture, and his works provided valuable insights into the lives and experiences of Ukrainians during that turbulent period.
In the realm of religious history, the name MYKYTYN is associated with Metropolitan Andrey MYKYTYN (1858-1935), who served as the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church from 1905 to 1924. He played a pivotal role in the preservation and promotion of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic faith during a time of significant political and social upheaval.
While the MYKYTYN surname has its roots in Ukrainian history and culture, it has also been carried by notable individuals in other parts of the world. For example, the American artist and sculptor Jaroslaw MYKYTYN (1937-2018) gained recognition for his innovative works that blended traditional Ukrainian folk art with modern artistic sensibilities.
These are just a few examples of the rich historical significance and cultural legacy associated with the surname MYKYTYN, which has its origins in the Ukrainian lands but has since been carried and celebrated by individuals across various regions and time periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mykytyn
Among Census respondents with the surname Mykytyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Mykytyn 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 Mykytyn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 121
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mykytyn
Mykytyn appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-3 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,549 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,446 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 10,549 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,446 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 Mykytyn 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 | #133,863 | #141,309 | -5.6% |
| Count | 126 | 121 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mykytyn bearers went from 126 to 121 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,446 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #141,309.
FAQ
Mykytyn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mykytyn?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Mykytyn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Mykytyn?
Mykytyn ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Mykytyn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Mykytyn.
Has Mykytyn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mykytyn went from 126 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Mykytyn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mykytyn, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Mykytyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mykytyn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Mykytyn (2000, 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 Mykytyn mean?
A surname with Ukrainian origins, potentially derived from a diminutive form of the given name Mykhaylo or Michael. 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 Mykytyn (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 Mykytyn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Mykytyn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.