Explore the Family Name Millsaps
The meaning of Millsaps
English: variant of Millsap.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Millsaps in the United States?
The surname Millsaps was ranked 9,585th in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, with a count of 3,111 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname had slightly decreased in rank to 9,895th place, but the number of people carrying the name increased by 5.01% to a total of 3,267. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly from 1.15 to 1.11 between 2000 and 2010, indicating a decrease in its overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,585 | #9,895 | -3.23% |
| Count | 3,111 | 3,267 | 5.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.15 | 1.11 | -3.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Millsaps
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of the individuals with the surname Millsaps identified as White, making up 88.56% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 86.96% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group at 8.45% in 2000, increasing to 9.27% in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity saw the most significant increase, going from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a substantial increase, growing by 25.41% over the decade. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained relatively constant, with only slight changes over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.56% | 86.96% | -1.81% |
| Black | 8.45% | 9.27% | 9.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.53% | 25.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.5% | 45.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.46% | 2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.28% | -3.45% |