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

Milanés, 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 Milanés surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milanés in America

Milanés is the 24855th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milanés surname appeared 1,001 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Milanés.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milanés 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 Milanés

The surname MILANES originated in Italy and traces its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "milanes," which refers to someone or something associated with the city of Milan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the "Libro d'Oro," a historical document from the 14th century that recorded the noble families of Milan. The MILANES name appears in this manuscript, suggesting that the family held a prominent position in the city during that era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the MILANES surname was Giovanni Milanes, a renowned painter and sculptor from Milan. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Italy, showcasing the artistic talents of the MILANES family.

As the name spread beyond Milan, it took on various spellings, such as "Milanesi" and "Milanese," reflecting the regional dialects of different parts of Italy. The MILANES surname can also be traced back to place names like "Milanesa," a small village in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Pietro Milanes made his mark as a renowned architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Milan, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses Leonardo da Vinci's famous fresco "The Last Supper."

Another notable individual with the MILANES surname was Girolamo Milanes, a 17th-century Jesuit priest and scholar. He was renowned for his contributions to philosophy and theology, and his writings were widely read and studied throughout Europe.

During the 18th century, the MILANES family continued to make their mark, with Carlo Milanes emerging as a celebrated composer and violinist. His compositions were performed in prestigious venues across Italy and gained widespread acclaim for their melodic beauty and technical mastery.

As the centuries passed, the MILANES surname spread further across Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, from academia to the arts, and from politics to business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milanés

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

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 Milanés 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 Milanés 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 Milanés was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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