Explore the Family Name Millwee
The meaning of Millwee
Scottish (Galloway): altered form of McIlwee, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Bhuidhe (see McEvoy).
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How common is the last name Millwee in the United States?
The surname Millwee has shown slight fluctuations in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Millwee had a rank of 59,293 in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. This ranking slightly decreased to 59,901 by 2010, indicating a minimal change of -1.03%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 319 to 337, a growth rate of 5.64%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of -8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #59,901 | -1.03% |
| Count | 319 | 337 | 5.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Millwee
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Millwee identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.04% of individuals with this surname were White, a figure that slightly grew to 94.66% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races decreased from 2.19% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase from 1.57% to 1.78% over the same period. There were no recorded instances of Millwees identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 94.66% | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.78% | -18.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.78% | 13.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |