Explore the Family Name Milch
The meaning of Milch
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a seller of milk, from Middle High German mil(i)ch ‘milk’. 2. shortened form of Milich.
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How common is the last name Milch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Milch has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,916 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped 5.26% to rank 63,068. Despite this slip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Milch increased marginally by 0.63%, rising from 315 to 317. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, Milch became less common, dropping by 8.33% to represent only 0.11 of every 100k individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #63,068 | -5.26% |
| Count | 315 | 317 | 0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milch
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Milch is overwhelmingly associated with White individuals. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The percentage of White individuals with the surname Milch saw a slight increase over the decade, rising 0.67% from 96.83% in 2000 to 97.48% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 97.48% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |