Explore the Family Name Milos
The meaning of Milos
1. Croatian, Serbian, Czech, and Slovak (Miloš): from the Slavic personal name Miloš, derived from the compound name Miloslav or directly from an adjective meaning ‘gentle, dear; pleasant’. 2. Polish (Miłoś, also Miłos): from a derivative of the personal name Miłosław (compare 1 above). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Miłosz. 3. Romanian (Miloş): from the personal name Miloş of South Slavic origin (see 1 above). Compare Milosh. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Teofil, Zigmund, Boguslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Milos in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Milos has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Milos ranked 30,900 in popularity and this slipped to 34,353 by 2010, marking an 11.17% drop. The actual count of people with the Milos surname also experienced a decline from 711 to 660 during the same period, a reduction of 7.17%. The proportion per 100k individuals bearing the Milos name similarly fell by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,900 | #34,353 | -11.17% |
| Count | 711 | 660 | -7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milos
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Milos. In 2000, the vast majority of bearers of the surname identified as White, at 94.09%. By 2010, this had slightly decreased to 91.21%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising from 2.67% in 2000 to 5.00% in 2010, a rise of 87.27%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders within the Milos surname holders also appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.21%. For those identifying with two or more races, there was a modest increase of 29.08%, while Black identification disappeared entirely by 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native identification remained absent across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 91.21% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 5% | 87.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.82% | 29.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |