The surname Micó belongs to that classification of surnames that are patronymic in origin, being derived from the forename of the original bearer's father. In this instance, the noted scholars Hanks and Hodges as well as Dauzat state that the surname Micó is one of many French diminutive forms of Michael which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew Mich-el meaning 'Who is like God?'. In Christian tradition, Michael was regarded as the warrior archangel, conqueror of Satan, and the name was correspondingly popular throughout Europe, especially in knightly and military families.
Early written references to bearers of the surname Micó can be found in the parish records of Cagney in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region of France where it is documented that Elisabeth, the daughter of Nicolas Micó and Chaterine Gagnier was christened in October, 1794 while Marie Micó married Nicolas Cebel in August, 1797. In the parish records of Andilly in the same region, it is recorded that Francoise, the daughter of Ambroise Micó and Chaterine Bernard was born in March, 1813.
During the year 568, the Lombards (a race of Germanic people) invaded the eastern shores of Italy. After a three year siege, the city of (Ticinum) Pavia was conquered by the Lombard King Albion, causing the majority of the population to flee to inaccessible coastal areas seeking sanctuary with the Byzantines. The surname Micó when found in Italy is of family origin. It is possible although not yet substantiated, that the surname Micó was principally of compound derivation being a given name combining together and associating the bearer with a deity, with the view of gaining the care and protection of this supreme being. Variants of the name Micó appear in Italian documents from at least the 14th century when the Michelozzi family of Firenze are mentioned in records in the year 1386. Alternate derivations, again unsubstantiated, could be from the Micheletti family of Aquila which are recorded in the year 1423.
The registers of Saint Winifred's Branscombe, date from 1539, in the reign of Henry the Eighth, only a year after the orignal mandate creating parish registers was issued, by the King's Vicar-general, Thomas Cromwell. The second baptism in the Saint Winifred's register records: '19 February 1539: John Myco baptised'
Further common surnames found in the registers from 1598 include: ' Bartlett, Braddick, Bucknell, Clapp, Ford, French, Mecho, Payton, Perryman, Parrott, Tucker, Veryard, Westcote, Wheaton,Whitmore '
Walter Micó d. 1620, clothyer, of Taunton, Somerset
Margery Micó d. 1616, daughter of Awdrey of Asthall, Oxfordshire.
John Micó (1628-1694), clothyer, of Taunton, Somerset. Buried at St James Church.
Richard Micó (1590-1661), consort composer in the employ of Lord Petre at Thordon Hall, and Organist to Queen Henrietta Maria consort to King Charles II. Buried at St. Paul's Church, Covent Graden, London.
Walter Micó b. 1592 Jesuit Priest, English College Rome.
Emanuel Micó (1595-1663), buried at St. James Church, Taunton, Somerset.
Sir Samuel Micó (1610-65), Alderman of London and Master of the Mercers' Company.
Edward Micó (1628-1678), Jesuit Priest died in Tyburn Prision as one of Titus Oates's victims in the so-called 'Popish Plot'.
| Country | Estimated Households | Estimated Population | Most Populous County, State, Territory or Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 35 | 77 | New South Wales |
| Canada | 11 | 24 | Ontario |
| France | 140 | 350 | Herault |
| Germany | 7 | 18 | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Great Britain | 62 | 155 | Somerset |
| Italy | 59 | 166 | Milano |
| Netherlands | 1 | 3 | Zeeland |
| South Africa | 1 | 3 | Natal |
| Spain | 461 | 1535 | Valencia |
| Switzerland | 3 | 8 | Geneve |
| United States | 87 | 191 | California |
