Explore the Family Name Milia
The meaning of Milia
Italian (southern): 1. habitational name from any of various minor places so named. 2. in some cases, from a short feminine form of the personal name Emilio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmelo, Angelo, Gaetano, Gaeton, Rocco, Sal. Spanish Beatriz, Ernesto, Francisco, Liborio, Marina, Nestor.
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How common is the last name Milia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Milia has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,577 in popularity with a count of 299. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 76,768 with only 250 individuals carrying the name - a drop of 16.39 percent. This decline is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, marking a 27.27 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #76,768 | -22.68% |
| Count | 299 | 250 | -16.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Milia has also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (88.96 percent), followed by Hispanic (7.02 percent) and then those belonging to two or more races (2.68 percent). The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was zero. A decade later in 2010, the number of White individuals had declined slightly to 84.40 percent, while the Hispanic population had increased significantly by 82.34 percent to reach 12.80 percent. However, no one identified as belonging to two or more races, a figure that stood at 2.68 percent in 2000. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.96% | 84.4% | -5.13% |
| Hispanic | 7.02% | 12.8% | 82.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |