Explore the Family Name Miljkovic
The meaning of Miljkovic
Serbian and Croatian (Miljković): patronymic from the personal name Miljko, containing the Slavic element mil ‘gentle, dear’ (often as a pet form of compound names and of the derivatives like Miljan). Compare Milkovich.
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How common is the last name Miljkovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Miljkovic has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Miljkovic ranked 74,164th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 59,017th — a change of over 20%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 243 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 41%. The proportion of people with the Miljkovic surname per 100,000 also grew by 33.33%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #59,017 | 20.42% |
| Count | 243 | 343 | 41.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miljkovic
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Miljkovic surname. In 2000, 88.48% identified as White, and this figure rose to 100% in 2010. There was also a small percentage (11.52%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Miljkovic surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.48% | 100% | 13.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 11.52% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |