Explore the Family Name Miler
The meaning of Miler
Polish, Czech, Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a miller, from a Slavicized and Yiddishized form of German Müller (see Mueller), often applied as a translation into German of corresponding Slavic occupational names or surnames. Compare Miller.
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How common is the last name Miler in the United States?
The surname Miler experienced a notable increase in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census periods. In 2000, the Miler surname ranked 25,221st in popularity in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to 22,838th, marking a 9.45% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 922 in 2000 to 1,121 in 2010 — an impressive 21.58% increase. Moreover, the proportion of Milers per 100k people expanded by 11.76%, moving from 0.34 to 0.38 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,221 | #22,838 | 9.45% |
| Count | 922 | 1,121 | 21.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.38 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miler
As per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shifts were observed in the ethnic identity associated with the Miler surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (82.86% in 2000 and 79.57% in 2010), there was a small decline of 3.97% in this category. Meanwhile, the Hispanic segment saw a significant rise from 1.41% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010, a massive leap of 184.40%. The proportion identifying as Black decreased slightly from 13.88% to 13.20%, a 4.90% change. Those associated with two or more races experienced a subtle increase of 20.25%, moving from 1.63% to 1.96%. Lastly, in 2010, new categories emerged: Asian/Pacific Islander at 0.45% and American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.80%, neither of which were represented in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.86% | 79.57% | -3.97% |
| Black | 13.88% | 13.2% | -4.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 4.01% | 184.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.96% | 20.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |