Michael as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Michael?

According to the 2010 census, there are 40,736 people with the surname Michael in the United States. Michael is the 847th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Michael?

About 0.013% Americans have the last name Michael.

This means 1 in 7,579 people are named Michael.

Is the Last Name Michael Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Michael grew by 3.5%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Michael are White?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Michael in the United States.

Race Percent
White83.59%
Black8.88%
Hispanic3.06%
Asian1.95%
Multiracial1.85%
Native American0.67%