Explore the Family Name Milhorn
The meaning of Milhorn
Irish: variant of Mulhorn, which is unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milhorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Milhorn has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Starting at a rank of 40,987 in 2000, it rose to 40,204 by 2010, marking an improvement of 1.91%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw growth, with an 8.57% increase from 502 in 2000 to 545 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5.26%, indicating that while the surname has become more prevalent, its distribution has not kept pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #40,204 | 1.91% |
| Count | 502 | 545 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milhorn
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Milhorn identify as White, with an increase from 97.01% in 2000 to 97.43% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined significantly by 38.55% over the same period. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, which all remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97.43% | 0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.1% | -38.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |