Explore the Family Name Milward
The meaning of Milward
English: variant of Millward.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Milward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Milward' saw a slight dip in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 51,233rd most popular surname to 51,396th. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose by 6.02% during the same period, with an increase from 382 to 405. This suggests that while the surname may have slipped in ranking, the number of people with this surname actually increased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #51,396 | -0.32% |
| Count | 382 | 405 | 6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milward
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Milward' also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 80.10% to 79.26%. There was also a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 12.83% to 11.60%. Interestingly, people with this surname who identified as Black saw a notable increase from 3.93% to 5.93%. No significant change was observed amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both categories remaining at 0% for both years. Those reporting two or more races fell by 17.22%, from 2.09% to 1.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 79.26% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 12.83% | 11.6% | -9.59% |
| Black | 3.93% | 5.93% | 50.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 1.73% | -17.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |