Explore the Family Name Milum
The meaning of Milum
English: variant of Milham. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milum in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Milum has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Milum was ranked 46,614th most popular name in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to 48,256th, representing a change of -3.52%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Milum surname modestly increased from 430 to 438 during this decade, a small growth of 1.86%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals with the surname also decreased by 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #48,256 | -3.52% |
| Count | 430 | 438 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milum
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Milum has also shown some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. People who identify as White continue to represent the majority of individuals with the surname, even though the proportion fell by 5.20% from 88.14% to 83.56% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the number of people with the Milum surname who identify as Hispanic, rising from 1.63% to 5.25%, a change of 222.09%. Furthermore, those identifying as Black also increased slightly from 7.67% to 8.90%, which is a 16.04% change. The population identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained almost steady, showing a minor decrease of 1.72%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races was suppressed or showed no change respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.14% | 83.56% | -5.2% |
| Black | 7.67% | 8.9% | 16.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 5.25% | 222.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.16% | 1.14% | -1.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |