2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Miille
A French surname derived from the Occitan "mile" meaning a thousand, likely referring to an ancestor associated with that number.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Miille. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Miille surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Miille in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Miille, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Miille
The surname "Miille" originated in France during the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "mille," which translates to "thousand." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a notable landmark, such as a milestone or a marker indicating a thousand-unit distance.
Historically, the name "Miille" was prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. Some of the earliest records of this surname can be found in the tax rolls and parish registers of these regions from the late 13th and early 14th centuries.
One notable historical reference is the mention of a "Jehan Miille" in the "Livre des métiers," a 13th-century manuscript documenting the regulations and customs of various trades in Paris. This suggests that individuals with this surname were involved in various professions within the city during that time period.
The earliest recorded example of the name "Miille" dates back to 1287, when a "Guillaume Miille" was listed in the census records of the village of Montdidier, located in the Somme department of northern France. Another early instance is found in the 1311 tax records of Rouen, where a "Robert Miille" is mentioned.
Over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, leading to alternative forms such as "Millé," "Mille," and "Milley." Some of these variations were influenced by regional dialects and linguistic changes within France.
Notable individuals with the surname "Miille" throughout history include:
1. Jacques Miille (1598-1672), a French composer and organist known for his sacred works.
2. Philippe Miille (1723-1807), a French military officer who served during the French Revolutionary Wars.
3. Marie Miille (1756-1837), a French writer and philosopher known for her contributions to the Enlightenment movement.
4. Jean-Baptiste Miille (1819-1892), a French architect responsible for the design of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais Garnier.
5. Émilie Miille (1860-1932), a French painter and sculptor who was part of the Impressionist movement.
While the surname "Miille" has its origins in France, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and cultural exchange.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Miille
Among Census respondents with the surname Miille, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Miille bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Miille surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.7% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Miille
Miille appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,497 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 7,497 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Miille surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,935 | 4.7% |
| Count | 102 | 108 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Miille bearers went from 102 to 108 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 7,497 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,935.
FAQ
Miille surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Miille?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Miille. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Miille?
Miille ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Miille. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Miille.
Has Miille become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Miille went from 102 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Miille?
Among Census respondents with the surname Miille, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Miille in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Miille appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Miille (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Miille mean?
A French surname derived from the Occitan "mile" meaning a thousand, likely referring to an ancestor associated with that number. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Miille (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Miille?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.