Explore the Family Name Milano
The meaning of Milano
1. Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from Milan (Italian Milano, from Latin Mediolan(i)um, composed of Celtic elements meaning ‘middle’ + ‘plain’), a city in northern Italy, capital of Lombardy. 2. In some cases also Spanish: of the same origin as 1 or a habitational name from Milano in Salamanca province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Vito, Antonio, Carmelo, Ciro, Domenic, Francesca, Luigi, Matteo, Pasquale, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Milano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Milano has seen a modest growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slightly improved from 6131 to 6115, showing an increase of 0.26% during this period. The count, or the total number of people with the Milano surname, also increased by around 8.91%, jumping from 5150 to 5609. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a slight decrease of -0.52%, moving from 1.91 in 2000 to 1.9 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,131 | #6,115 | 0.26% |
| Count | 5,150 | 5,609 | 8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.91 | 1.9 | -0.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a discernible change in the composition of individuals with the Milano surname over the decade. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics saw significant increases of 90.60% and 96.57% respectively. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by -29.13%. White individuals accounted for the majority, although their proportion decreased slightly from 92.72% to 87.93%. There was a minimal increase in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, with changes of 7.89% and 8.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 87.93% | -5.17% |
| Hispanic | 4.08% | 8.02% | 96.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 2.23% | 90.6% |
| Black | 0.76% | 0.82% | 7.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.73% | -29.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.27% | 8% |
Milano 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 Milano is Italian, which comprises 34.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (24.7%) and French & German (11.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Indigenous American, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 34.8% |
| British & Irish | 24.7% |
| French & German | 11.3% |
| Other | 29.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Milano
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 Milano have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 58.90% |
| Campania, Italy | 55.30% |
| Calabria, Italy | 53.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 51.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 51.10% |
What Milano 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 Milano is E-V13, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-V13 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and J-L26, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Marini, Simone, Dipasquale, Basso, Lupo, Pellegrini, Ferro, Napoli, Dietrich, Lanza.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Milano surname are: H1, U2_3_4_7_8_9, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96
Your paternal lineage may be linked to early Balkan migrants
Haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a migrated in large numbers from the Balkans into Europe about 4,500 years ago, triggered by the beginning of the Balkan Bronze Age. During this migration, members of haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a mainly followed rivers connecting the southern Balkans to northern-central Europe. Technological leaps often cause lineages to grow dramatically in numbers and in geographic range. The development of Bronze technology may have given men in haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a a competitive advantage over other men, causing haplogroup E1b1b1a1b1a to proliferate and become widespread.
Your 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 Milano 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.
"Milano" Surname 47.4%
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.
"Milano" Surname 31.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Milano" Surname 14.0%
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.
"Milano" Surname 16.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Milano?
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 Milano are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition