Explore the Family Name Milner
The meaning of Milner
1. English (northern, especially Yorkshire): variant of Miller, retaining the -n- of the Middle English word milnere ‘miller’. 2. German: variant of Müller (see Mueller).
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How common is the last name Milner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Milner has seen some changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 2798 in terms of popularity, with a count of 11,790, or 4.37 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had dropped slightly in rank to 2955, even though the actual number of people with the surname increased to 12,153. This represents a decrease in popularity of 5.61%, but an increase in total count by 3.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,798 | #2,955 | -5.61% |
| Count | 11,790 | 12,153 | 3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.37 | 4.12 | -5.72% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Milner also saw changes during the same period. In 2000, 79.19% of those with the surname identified as White, followed by 16.87% identifying as Black. However, by 2010 there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (77.55%) and a slight increase in those identifying as Black (17.33%). The proportion of individuals with the surname Milner identifying as Hispanic experienced the largest increase, rising from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, while those identifying with two or more races increased marginally. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.19% | 77.55% | -2.07% |
| Black | 16.87% | 17.33% | 2.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.49% | 51.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.63% | 5.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.57% | 46.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.43% | 16.22% |
Milner ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Milner is British & Irish, which comprises 54.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.1%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (6.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Italian, Nigerian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 54.6% |
| French & German | 20.1% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 6.5% |
| Other | 18.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Milner
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Milner have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 86.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 85.70% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 85.70% |
What Milner haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Milner is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L20 and G-S18765, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Keene, Kent, Morris, Sylvester, Greene, Wiggins, Phillips, Taylor, Wilkinson, Woods.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Milner surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Milner have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Milner" Surname 36.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Milner" Surname 27.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Milner" Surname 18.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Milner" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Milner?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Milner are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition