Explore the Family Name Milon
The meaning of Milon
1. French and Channel Islands (Jersey): from the oblique case form of the Old French personal name Miles, a derivative of ancient Germanic Milo, based on the element mil, from mel ‘good, generous’. 2. French: from a shortened pet form of the personal name Émile (see Emile). Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Pascal, Stephane.
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How common is the last name Milon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Milon has risen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,331st, but by 2010 it had climbed to 43,077th, marking a 7.02% increase in popularity. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 433 to 502, representing a significant 15.94% growth. This resulted in a slight increase in the proportion of people named Milon per 100,000 residents from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #43,077 | 7.02% |
| Count | 433 | 502 | 15.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Milon also showed some notable changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest shift occurred among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which saw a 171.94% increase. People identifying as Hispanic with this surname also increased by 26.59%. On the contrary, the proportion of people who identify as Black with the surname Milon decreased by 6.78%. Interestingly, those identifying as White or two or more races saw minor shifts of 1.81% and -13.74% respectively. Meanwhile, there was no change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.5% | 48.01% | -6.78% |
| White | 39.72% | 40.44% | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.38% | 26.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 3.78% | 171.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3.93% | 3.39% | -13.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |