2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Milauskas
A Lithuanian surname meaning "bear" or "little bear".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Milauskas. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Milauskas 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Milauskas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Milauskas, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Milauskas
The surname MILAUSKAS has its origins in Lithuania, with the earliest known usage dating back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Lithuanian word "mielas," which means "dear" or "beloved," combined with the suffix "-auskas," a common Lithuanian surname ending indicating a patronymic or family name.
The name was most prevalent in the regions of Samogitia and Dzūkija, two historical regions of Lithuania known for their distinct dialects and cultural traditions. It is believed that the name may have initially referred to a person of pleasant or endearing qualities, reflecting the meaning of "mielas."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MILAUSKAS can be found in the Metrica of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a collection of historical documents and records from the 16th to 18th centuries. The name is mentioned in several land ownership records and legal documents from this period, indicating that individuals bearing this surname held a certain level of social standing and influence.
Notable historical figures with the surname MILAUSKAS include Jonas Milauskas (1858-1932), a Lithuanian priest and educator who played a significant role in the revival of the Lithuanian language and culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Another notable figure was Antanas Milauskas (1895-1944), a Lithuanian military officer and diplomat who served as the Minister of Defense during the interwar period.
In the 19th century, the name MILAUSKAS was also associated with several prominent Lithuanian writers and poets, such as Juozas Milauskas (1842-1909), who contributed significantly to the development of Lithuanian literature and folklore studies.
Outside of Lithuania, the name MILAUSKAS can be found in various historical records and documents from neighboring regions, such as Belarus and Poland, where Lithuanian communities and diaspora existed. For instance, Kazimierz Milauskas (1884-1970) was a Polish-Lithuanian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw and other Polish cities.
Another individual of note was Juozas Milauskas (1913-1997), a Lithuanian-American artist and educator who played a significant role in promoting Lithuanian art and culture in the United States after fleeing Lithuania during World War II.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance and geographical spread of the surname MILAUSKAS, it is important to note that the name has continued to evolve and adapt over time, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Lithuania and its diaspora communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Milauskas
Among Census respondents with the surname Milauskas, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Milauskas 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 Milauskas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Milauskas
Milauskas appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-11 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,166 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 807 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 20,166 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 807 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 Milauskas 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 | #151,532 | #152,339 | -0.5% |
| Count | 108 | 106 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Milauskas bearers went from 108 to 106 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 807 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,339.
FAQ
Milauskas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Milauskas?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Milauskas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Milauskas?
Milauskas ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Milauskas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Milauskas.
Has Milauskas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Milauskas went from 108 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Milauskas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Milauskas, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Milauskas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Milauskas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Hispanic (2.8%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Milauskas (2000, 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 Milauskas mean?
A Lithuanian surname meaning "bear" or "little bear". 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 Milauskas (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 Americans have the surname Milauskas?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.