Explore the Family Name Milder
The meaning of Milder
1. Dutch: variant of Mulder. 2. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of mild ‘kind, generous’ + hēri ‘army’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Milder decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,093 and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 45,886, signifying a decline of approximately 27.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 587 in 2000 to 465 in 2010, marking a decrease of 20.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 27.27%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #45,886 | -27.13% |
| Count | 587 | 465 | -20.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.16 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milder
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Milder, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained largely stable from 2000 to 2010. Over 93% of individuals with this last name identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.11% over the decade. The next most common ethnicities are Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races, which increased from 2000 to 2010 by 26.47% and 26.74% respectively. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010, from 1.53% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 93.12% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.58% | 26.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.37% | 26.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |