Explore the Family Name Milhouse
The meaning of Milhouse
English: variant of Millhouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milhouse in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Milhouse" has seen slight changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 27,526 and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 27,707, indicating a minimal decline of 0.66%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 824 in 2000 to 868 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.34%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 6.45% between these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #27,707 | -0.66% |
| Count | 824 | 868 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milhouse
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuation among those bearing the surname "Milhouse". For instance, a significant increase of 89.91% was observed in the Hispanic category from 2000 to 2010. On the other hand, there was a small uptick of 4.68% within the White group. Those identifying as Black constituted the largest percentage, although it decreased slightly from 78.88% to 77.53% during the same time frame. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged, while the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped by 20.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.88% | 77.53% | -1.71% |
| White | 17.72% | 18.55% | 4.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.07% | 89.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 1.84% | -20.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |