Explore the Family Name Milem
The meaning of Milem
English: variant of Mileham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milem in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Milem significantly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Milem was ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 67,318th spot, marking a decrease of nearly 10%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also diminished during this period, with a decrease of 4.56% from 307 to 293 people. This decline is mirrored in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating a drop of approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #67,318 | -9.98% |
| Count | 307 | 293 | -4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milem
The ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Milem showed some variation between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (82.08%) and this percentage increased slightly to 83.62% by 2010. The next highest group was those identifying as Black, making up 12.38% in 2000 and falling slightly to 11.60% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, with a drop of 41.64% from 2.93% to 1.71%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 1.71% of those with the surname Milem identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.08% | 83.62% | 1.88% |
| Black | 12.38% | 11.6% | -6.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.93% | 1.71% | -41.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |