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

Milar, 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 Milar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milar in America

Milar is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milar surname appeared 200 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 Milar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milar 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 Milar

The surname Milar has its origins in England, where it first appeared in the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mil" meaning "mile" and "ar" meaning "dweller," suggesting that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a milestone or a specific mile marker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Milar can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a certain Roger Milar is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name had already established itself as a hereditary surname by the end of the 12th century.

In the 14th century, the Milar surname appeared in various forms, including Mylar, Mylor, and Millor, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. One notable figure from this period was John Milar, a merchant from Bristol who was recorded in the city's guild rolls in 1379.

During the 16th century, the Milar name spread beyond its original regions in the West Country of England. In 1563, a Thomas Milar was listed as a freeman of the City of London, suggesting that the family had established a presence in the capital.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname Milar have achieved notable accomplishments. In the 17th century, William Milar (1624-1697) was a renowned English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of calculus.

In the 18th century, Elizabeth Milar (1739-1821) was a Scottish author and poet who gained recognition for her works on history and literature. Another notable figure from this period was Sir John Milar (1756-1840), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars.

Moving into the 19th century, the name continued to be associated with accomplished individuals. One such example is James Milar (1819-1891), a Scottish-born engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

As the surname Milar evolved over time, it also gave rise to various spelling variations, such as Miller, Millar, and Milner, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and scribal conventions. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the Old English words "mil" and "ar," reflecting its historical connection to dwelling places near milestones or mile markers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milar

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

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

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