Explore the Family Name Mila
The meaning of Mila
Catalán (Milà): nickname from milà ‘white tailed kite’, from vulgar Latin milanum, related to its old use in the falconry.
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How common is the last name Mila in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mila" has seen a rise in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name went from 51,809th in 2000 to 47,429th in 2010, indicating an increase in its prevalence by 8.45%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 377 people with the Mila surname in 2000, which increased to 447 people in 2010 - a significant growth rate of 18.57%. The proportion of people with the Mila surname per 100,000 population also showed a small increase, going up from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #47,429 | 8.45% |
| Count | 377 | 447 | 18.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mila
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mila, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. The percentage of Asians or Pacific Islanders with the Mila surname has seen a significant increase, jumping from 16.98% in 2000 to 20.36% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Whites with this surname has decreased notably, from 43.50% in 2000 to 34.68% in 2010. Hispanics make up a large portion of those with the surname, remaining relatively stable at around 35%. Interestingly, the Black community saw an emergence of the Mila surname, from no recorded instances in 2000 to 4.70% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native communities have not shown any change during this period, maintaining a 0% presence of the Mila surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.81% | 35.35% | -1.28% |
| White | 43.5% | 34.68% | -20.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.98% | 20.36% | 19.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 4.92% | 85.66% |
| Black | 0% | 4.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |