Explore the Family Name Milonas
The meaning of Milonas
Greek: occupational name for a miller, from Greek mylos ‘mill’ + the suffix of occupational nouns -as. Milonas has been known as a Greek surname since Byzantine times. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Spiros, Vasilios, Constantine, Andreas, Antonios, Argyrios, Constantinos, Demos, Dimitrios, Ioannis, Konstantinos, Panagiotis.
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How common is the last name Milonas in the United States?
Based on the U.S Census data, the surname Milonas showed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,651st most common name, but by 2010 it had dropped to 46,219th. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people bearing the surname Milonas actually increased from 441 to 461, representing a growth rate of 4.54%. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #46,219 | -1.24% |
| Count | 441 | 461 | 4.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milonas
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Milonas identify as White, with this group increasing from 94.33% in 2000 to 95.88% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose slightly, from 2.49% to 2.60%. In 2000, there were individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, but no such individuals were recorded in the 2010 census. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 95.88% | 1.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.6% | 4.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |