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

Milbury, 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 Milbury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milbury in America

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

The Milbury 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 Milbury.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milbury 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 Milbury

The surname Milbury is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Dorset, in the southwest of England. The name is derived from the Old English words "mil" and "bury," which together mean "mill town" or "settlement with a mill."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Milbury can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. This historical document mentions a place called "Milberie" in Dorset, likely the namesake of the Milbury family.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname began to appear in various records and documents across southern England. The spelling variations included Milbury, Milbery, and Mylbery, reflecting the inconsistencies in written English at the time.

One notable figure with the surname Milbury was Sir Thomas Milbury (c. 1490-1567), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Dorchester, Dorset. He played a significant role in the town's affairs and served as Mayor of Dorchester in 1542.

Another prominent individual was John Milbury (1612-1677), a Puritan minister from Somerset who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s. He became the pastor of the Church of Christ in Charlestown and was respected for his religious teachings and writings.

In the 18th century, William Milbury (1735-1812) was a successful businessman and philanthropist from Bristol, England. He made a fortune in the tobacco trade and used his wealth to support various charitable causes, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children.

The name Milbury has also been associated with several small villages and hamlets in Dorset and neighboring counties, such as Milbury Heath and Milbury Lane, reflecting the surname's connection to place names derived from the Old English "mil" and "bury."

In the 19th century, the Milbury family continued to spread across England, with notable members including Robert Milbury (1818-1891), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

Throughout its history, the surname Milbury has maintained its roots in the English countryside, particularly in the counties of Dorset, Somerset, and neighboring regions, where it originated and flourished over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milbury

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

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

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