Explore the Family Name Milius
The meaning of Milius
North German and Dutch: from a short form of the Latin personal name Aemilius (see Milian).
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How common is the last name Milius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Milius saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,798th most common surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 43,438th spot, marking a change of 0.82%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 464 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, an increase of 7.11%. However, when we consider the proportion per 100,000 people, there was no significant change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #43,438 | 0.82% |
| Count | 464 | 497 | 7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milius
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Milius according to the Decennial U.S. Census, most people who bear this surname identified as white in both 2000 (93.32%) and 2010 (85.51%), even though there was a decrease of 8.37% over this period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black or African American grew significantly from 5.17% in 2000 to 11.47% in 2010, an increase of 121.86%. Similarly, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic experienced a substantial increase of 67.59%, moving from 1.08% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.32% | 85.51% | -8.37% |
| Black | 5.17% | 11.47% | 121.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.81% | 67.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |