Explore the Family Name Milgram
The meaning of Milgram
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish milgrim, milgroym ‘pomegranate’ (ultimately from Late Latin mille granata ‘thousand seeds’). Some characteristic forenames: Russian Aleksandr, Arkady, Mikail, Mikhail, Raissa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milgram in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Milgram saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Milgram ranked 63,141st in popularity, but by 2010 it climbed to the 57,101st spot, marking an increase of 9.57%. The count of people with this surname also increased during this period, going from 296 to 357 individuals, representing a 20.61% increase. The proportion of people named Milgram per 100,000 population slightly rose from 0.11 to 0.12, indicating a 9.09% growth in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #57,101 | 9.57% |
| Count | 296 | 357 | 20.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milgram
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Milgram has shown changes over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there was no change in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities associated with the name Milgram, there was a shift within other groups. In 2000, 96.28% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which decreased to 91.88% by 2010. Conversely, the Hispanic representation among the Milgrams saw a substantial surge of 184.75%, rising from 2.36% to 6.72% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 91.88% | -4.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 6.72% | 184.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |