Explore the Family Name Milnes
The meaning of Milnes
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Milne, with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Mills.
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How common is the last name Milnes in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Milnes has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name moved from 21880 in 2000 to 21717 in 2010, which indicates an increase in popularity by approximately 0.74%. The count of people with the surname also increased from 1107 in 2000 to 1198 in 2010, a growth of about 8.22%. Despite this rise, the proportion of the population with the surname per 100k remained steady at 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,880 | #21,717 | 0.74% |
| Count | 1,107 | 1,198 | 8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milnes
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Milnes. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.21%), followed by Hispanic (2.98%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.90%), and those identifying with two or more races (0.63%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly to 91.90%, while other ethnic groups saw increases. The Hispanic representation grew to 4.92%, and those identifying as two or more races rose dramatically to 1.75%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders remained relatively stable at 0.92%. There was no recorded change for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 91.9% | -3.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 4.92% | 65.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 1.75% | 177.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.92% | 2.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |