Explore the Family Name Milkie
The meaning of Milkie
Americanized form of German Mielke or Milke, surnames partly of Sorbian origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milkie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Milkie has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Milkie was ranked 72,237 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 78,316, indicating a 8.42% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 251 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, a slight decrease of 2.79%. The proportion of people named Milkie per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #78,316 | -8.42% |
| Count | 251 | 244 | -2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milkie
Turning to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Milkie identified as White. In 2000, 98.01% of Milkies were White, decreasing minimally to 97.54% in 2010. There was no change recorded in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data essentially suggests that the surname Milkie is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 97.54% | -0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |