Explore the Family Name Mcmiller
The meaning of Mcmiller
Scottish: patronymic from the occupational byname Miller.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcmiller in the United States?
The McMiller surname has seen a noticeable increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 16,001 in popularity with 1,666 individuals carrying the name, representing a proportion of 0.62 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the ranking improved to 15,347, and the count increased to 1,911, reflecting a proportion of 0.65 per 100,000 people. This represents a positive change of 4.09% in rank and an impressive 14.71% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,001 | #15,347 | 4.09% |
| Count | 1,666 | 1,911 | 14.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.65 | 4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcmiller
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those bearing the McMiller surname identify as Black, although there have been slight shifts in the distribution over time. In 2000, 84.87% identified as Black, decreasing slightly to 84.14% by 2010. The percentage identifying as White also decreased from 10.74% in 2000 to 10.26% in 2010. Notably, there were increases in other ethnic identities over this period. Those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.20% to 1.73%, and those identifying with two or more races increased from 2.52% to 3.19%. Furthermore, 2010 saw the emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native within the McMiller surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.87% | 84.14% | -0.86% |
| White | 10.74% | 10.26% | -4.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 3.19% | 26.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.73% | 44.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |