Find out how popular the last name McMillion is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named McMillion.

McMillion, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the McMillion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McMillion in America

McMillion is the 9520th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McMillion surname appeared 3,415 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname McMillion.

We can also compare 2010 data for McMillion to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name McMillion

The surname McMillion is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "mille" meaning "thousand" or "many." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who had a large family or was part of a numerous clan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name is listed as "McMyllan," which is likely an early spelling variation.

During the Middle Ages, the McMillion clan was concentrated in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and the Western Isles. The name is closely associated with the Isle of Islay, where several notable McMillion families resided.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Angus McMillion was recorded as the Chief of the McMillion clan on Islay. He played a significant role in the Scottish clan wars of the time and was known for his military prowess.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Lachlan McMillion, who lived in the late 17th century. He was a respected scholar and poet, renowned for his contributions to Scottish literature and his preservation of Gaelic culture.

In the 18th century, the McMillion surname gained prominence in the Scottish diaspora, as many members of the clan immigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, following the Highland Clearances.

One of the earliest McMillion settlers in America was Donald McMillion, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1730. He went on to establish a successful farming community in the colonial era.

Another notable figure was Captain James McMillion, a Scottish-born sailor who served in the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several naval battles against the French in the early 19th century.

As the McMillion clan continued to spread across the globe, the surname underwent various spelling variations, including McMyllan, McMullan, and McMullen, among others. However, the core meaning and Scottish heritage of the name have remained intact throughout its long history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McMillion

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname McMillion.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for McMillion was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of McMillion has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name McMillion was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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