Explore the Family Name Milardo
The meaning of Milardo
Italian: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements mil ‘gracious, good’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmelo, Sebastiano.
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How common is the last name Milardo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Milardo experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,497th in terms of popularity in the United States, with approximately 455 people bearing this surname. However, by 2010, both its rank and count had fallen, ranking 50,960th with a count of only 409. This indicates a decrease of 14.52% in rank and 10.11% in count. The proportion of people bearing the Milardo surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.17 to 0.14, representing a decrease of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #50,960 | -14.52% |
| Count | 455 | 409 | -10.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milardo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Milardo also saw changes between 2000 and 2010. Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 95.16% of individuals with the surname Milardo identified as White, while 1.98% identified as Hispanic, and 1.32% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, the proportion of those identifying as White had slightly decreased to 93.89%, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic had significantly increased to 4.65%. In contrast, the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero. No individuals with the surname Milardo identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 93.89% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 4.65% | 134.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |