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

Milanese, 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 Milanese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milanese in America

Milanese is the 38532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milanese surname appeared 574 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 Milanese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milanese 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 Milanese

The surname Milanese has its origins in Italy, deriving from the term "Milanese" which referred to a person from the city of Milan. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, when it was common for people to be identified by their place of origin or residence.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Milanese can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian historical documents and records. For example, a certain Guglielmo Milanese is mentioned in a Genoese document from 1248, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in that region.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals with the surname Milanese made their mark in various fields. One such figure was Girolamo Milanese (1445-1522), a renowned Italian sculptor who worked on the Certosa di Pavia, a famous monastery and architectural masterpiece in northern Italy.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Gian Cristoforo Milanese (1560-1630), an Italian architect and military engineer who designed fortifications and buildings in various cities across Italy and Europe. His work is particularly noteworthy in Milan, where he contributed to the construction of the Palazzo Reale and the Castello Sforzesco.

In the realm of literature, the name Milanese is associated with Fabrizio Milanese (1605-1676), an Italian writer and poet who gained recognition for his works in both Italian and Latin. His most notable work, "De rebus Langobardicis," chronicled the history of the Lombard people in Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Milanese gained further prominence with the birth of Giovanni Milanese (1832-1912), an Italian architect and engineer who played a significant role in the urban development of Milan. He designed several notable buildings, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Another individual of note was Tommaso Milanese (1863-1942), an Italian sculptor and painter who contributed to the artistic landscape of Milan through his works in various churches and public spaces. His sculptures and frescoes adorned many buildings in the city, reflecting the artistic traditions of the region.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contributions of individuals bearing the surname Milanese throughout the centuries, particularly in the regions of northern Italy, where the name originated and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milanese

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

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

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