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

Milian, 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 Milian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milian in America

Milian is the 6539th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milian surname appeared 5,181 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Milian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milian 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 Milian

The surname Milian has its roots in the Mediterranean region, particularly Spain and Italy. It is believed to have originated from the Roman name "Aemilius" or "Aemilius Mamilian," which was derived from the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival" or "competitor."

In Spain, the name Milian can be traced back to the 9th century, during the Reconquista period. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it was often associated with noble families and landowners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Milian can be found in the Catalonian Chronicles, which mention a nobleman named Bernat Milian who fought alongside the Count of Barcelona in the late 11th century.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Milian appeared in various historical documents in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. It was often associated with merchants and wealthy families involved in trade and commerce.

One notable bearer of the Milian surname was Vincenzo Milian, a renowned Italian painter who lived from 1548 to 1618. His works, which include frescoes and altarpieces, can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 14th century, the name Milian was also recorded in the Domesday Book, a historical record of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals with this surname may have migrated to England during that time.

Another significant figure bearing the Milian surname was Juan Milian, a Spanish military commander who played a crucial role in the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Milian gained prominence in France, particularly in the region of Provence. One notable individual was Pierre Milian, a French mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1516 to 1589.

Throughout the centuries, the Milian surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Milian, Millan, Millian, and Miliani, reflecting the influences of different regions and languages.

While the exact origins of the surname Milian are not entirely clear, its rich history and presence across multiple countries and cultures contribute to its enduring legacy and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milian

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

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

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