Explore the Family Name Milbert
The meaning of Milbert
German and French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements mil ‘generous, good’ + berht ‘bright, famous’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milbert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Milbert has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Milbert was ranked 57,406th in popularity and by 2010 it dropped to the 60,505th position, reflecting a -5.4% change. However, the count of individuals with the surname Milbert remained relatively stable, with only a marginal increase from 332 in 2000 to 333 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100k people decreased by -8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #60,505 | -5.4% |
| Count | 332 | 333 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milbert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Milbert between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a vast majority, 93.07%, identified as White, which increased to 95.20% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals carrying the Milbert surname also saw an increase from 3.01% to 3.30%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity was 1.51% each in 2000, but dropped to 0% in 2010. The surname did not appear among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 95.2% | 2.29% |
| Black | 3.01% | 3.3% | 9.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |