Explore the Family Name Milan
The meaning of Milan
1. Spanish (Milán) and French: nickname from the bird’s name milán, milan ‘kite’, possibly denoting an avid person. 2. Spanish (Milán) and French: habitational name from the Italian city of Milan (see Milano). 3. Slovak, Czech, Croatian, and Ukrainian: from the Slavic personal name Milan, a derivative of names such as Miloslav and Czech Bohumil, containing the element mil ‘gentle, dear’ (from Old Slavic milъ). The same Sorbian surname is apparently found only in Germanized forms, such as Mihlan. 4. Irish: variant of Millan 3. 5. American shortened form of Serbian or Croatian Milanović (see Milanovic), Polish Milanowski or some other similar name. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Francisco, Jose, Carlos, Juan, Modesto, Nestor, Alfonso, Angel, Jesus, Joaquin, Jorge, Miguel.
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How common is the last name Milan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Milan has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Milan was ranked as the 5960th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 5543rd place, marking a 7% increase in rank. Similarly, the number of individuals with the Milan surname grew by 17.86% over this decade, increasing from 5,318 persons in 2000 to 6,268 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Milan surname per 100k people also saw an increase, going up from 1.97 in 2000 to 2.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,960 | #5,543 | 7% |
| Count | 5,318 | 6,268 | 17.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.97 | 2.12 | 7.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Milan surname showed diversity and notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 51.37% to 44.70%, there was an increase in representation from other ethnicities. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 21.17%, while the Hispanic population grew by 18.07%. Those identifying as having two or more races also saw an increase, going from 1.60% to 1.82%. Furthermore, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, though small, had a striking growth of nearly 87%. The Black population remained fairly constant, increasing slightly from 15.08% to 15.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.37% | 44.7% | -12.98% |
| Hispanic | 26.57% | 31.37% | 18.07% |
| Black | 15.08% | 15.44% | 2.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.15% | 6.24% | 21.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.82% | 13.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.23% | 0.43% | 86.96% |
Milan ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Milan is British & Irish, which comprises 28.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Spanish & Portuguese (14.2%) and French & German (10.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Indigenous American, Levantine, Nigerian, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 28.0% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 14.2% |
| French & German | 10.8% |
| Other | 47.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Milan
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Milan have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 50.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 50.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 50.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 50.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 50.00% |
What Milan haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Milan is E-P179, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-P179 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include I-DF29 and R-Z645, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Constantine, Denis, Reis, Adam, Holly, Boss, Andre, Ricci, Hammer, Free.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Milan surname are: A2, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Milan have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Milan" Surname 48.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Milan" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Milan" Surname 23.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Milan" Surname 12.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Milan?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Milan are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition