MIKA
Mika
Mika is a British surname of Slavic origin, which is derived from the given name Mikuláš, a Slavic form of the name Nicholas. The surname Mika is relatively rare in Britain, with most bearers of this surname having ancestral connections to Eastern Europe, particularly regions like Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
The name Mika is considered to be a patronymic surname, meaning that it is derived from the first name of an ancestor, in this case, Mikuláš or Nicholas. The popularity of the surname Mika in Britain may be attributed to migration patterns from Eastern Europe to the UK in recent years.
Individuals bearing the surname Mika have diverse backgrounds and occupations, ranging from academics and professionals to artists and athletes. As with many surnames of foreign origin, the name Mika adds to the cultural tapestry of Britain, reflecting the country's history of immigration and diversity.
Overall, the surname Mika represents a blend of British and Slavic heritage and contributes to the rich mosaic of surnames found within the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 171 people named Mika in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Mika.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Julian
- Kudakwashe
- Liam
- Marcin
- Marek
- Peter
- Przemyslaw
- Robert
- Sarunas
- Tomasz
- William
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anita
- Anna
- Annie
- Carol
- Catherine
- Katarzyna
- Leandra
- Malgorzata
- Monika
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.