Explore the Family Name Millhouse
The meaning of Millhouse
English (Lincolnshire and Lancashire): topographic name for a miller, who lived ‘at the mill house’ (Middle English milne-hous, mille-hous ‘mill-house, building with a mill in it’).
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How common is the last name Millhouse in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Millhouse has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 16,238th in terms of popularity, but dropped to 17,331st by 2010, experiencing a decrease of 6.73%. The total count of individuals with the Millhouse surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 1,635 in 2000 to 1,631 in 2010, reflecting a minimal change of -0.24%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 population saw a reduction of 9.84%, falling from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,238 | #17,331 | -6.73% |
| Count | 1,635 | 1,631 | -0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Millhouse
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Millhouse has experienced some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals identifying as Millhouse were predominantly of White ethnicity at 71.87%, which decreased slightly to 70.57% in 2010. The second largest ethnicity was Black at 23.73% in 2000, with a slight increase to 23.85% in 2010. There was an observable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.65% to 2.27%, marking a 37.58% increase. Furthermore, there was a rise in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, going up from 2.02% to 2.45%. Lastly, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories also saw increases of 13.95% and 19.35%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.87% | 70.57% | -1.81% |
| Black | 23.73% | 23.85% | 0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.45% | 21.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.27% | 37.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.49% | 13.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.37% | 19.35% |