Explore the Family Name Milord
The meaning of Milord
1. French and Haitian: nickname for an important or rich man, from milord, a borrowing of English my lord. Or, in Haiti, from the personal name Milord of the same origin. This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti, where it is by far most common. 2. Altered form of French Millard 2. Some characteristic forenames: French Francois, Herve, Marie Carmel, Veronique. Spanish Berta, Lorenza, Narciso, Tulia.
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How common is the last name Milord in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Milord increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Milord ranked 36,630 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had risen to rank 29,719, marking an 18.87% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 37.5% during this period, going from 576 in 2000 to 792 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Milord per 100k rose by 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #29,719 | 18.87% |
| Count | 576 | 792 | 37.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.27 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milord
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution amongst those with the surname Milord saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage in both years was attributed to those identifying as Black, with an increase from 70.49% in 2000 to 80.93% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 17.01% to 9.47%. There was also a decrease amongst those reporting two or more ethnicities, going from 7.12% in 2000 down to 2.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.51% to 6.31%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.49% | 80.93% | 14.81% |
| White | 17.01% | 9.47% | -44.33% |
| Hispanic | 4.51% | 6.31% | 39.91% |
| Two or More Races | 7.12% | 2.65% | -62.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |