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

Mile, 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 Mile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mile in America

Mile is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mile surname appeared 230 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 Mile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mile 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 Mile

The surname MILE is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "mil," meaning a measure of distance equivalent to about 1.6 kilometers or 0.9 miles. This surname likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived a significant distance from a town or village, or perhaps a name given to a messenger or traveler who frequently covered long distances.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MILE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. Some examples of the name in the Domesday Book include William Mile from Dorset and Osbert Mile from Oxfordshire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname MILE appeared in various medieval records and documents, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed landowners and taxpayers in England. One notable example is Roger Mile, a landowner from Worcestershire mentioned in the Hundred Rolls.

In the 15th century, the surname MILE was sometimes spelled as "Myle" or "Miele," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. One prominent figure from this period was John Myle, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 1440 to 1518.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals bearing the surname MILE. One of them was Richard Mile (1510-1572), an English clergyman and author who wrote several works on theology and religious matters. Another was Thomas Mile (1530-1598), a Member of Parliament who represented Wiltshire in the House of Commons during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the surname MILE continued to be associated with various place names and locations across England. For example, there was a village called Mile End in East London, which likely derived its name from its distance from the City of London. One notable figure from this period was Sir John Mile (1620-1685), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Buckinghamshire.

As the centuries progressed, the surname MILE spread beyond England and into other parts of the British Isles, as well as to various British colonies around the world. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the surname MILE has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mile

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

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

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