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

Miliano, 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 Miliano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miliano in America

Miliano is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miliano surname appeared 255 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 Miliano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miliano 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 Miliano

The surname Miliano originates from Italy, specifically the region of Lombardy in the northern part of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Miliano is thought to be derived from the Latin word "milianus," which referred to a person from the ancient city of Milan (Mediolanum in Latin). This suggests that the earliest bearers of the Miliano surname may have been inhabitants or natives of Milan or the surrounding areas.

Some historians suggest that the name could also have ties to the Latin word "milis," meaning soldier or warrior. This connection would indicate that the surname may have been initially given to individuals who served in the military or had a martial background.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Miliano surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Brescia, located in the Lombardy region. The document mentions a certain "Giovanni Miliano," who was a merchant and landowner during that time period.

Another notable early bearer of the Miliano name was Raffaele Miliano, a renowned painter from the town of Monza near Milan. He lived between 1420 and 1492 and was known for his religious artworks, many of which adorned churches in the region.

In the 16th century, the Miliano surname appeared in records related to the influential Milanese noble family of the same name. This branch of the Miliano family held significant political and economic power in the region during the Renaissance period.

As the name spread throughout Italy and beyond, various spelling variations emerged, such as Migliano, Migliani, and Miliani. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the Miliano surname was the Italian philosopher and economist Antonio Miliano (1788-1862). He was a prominent figure in the early 19th century and wrote extensively on topics such as political economy and social reform.

Another notable figure was the 19th-century Italian artist and sculptor Giacomo Miliano (1825-1901), whose works can be found in several galleries and museums throughout Italy.

In more recent times, the name Miliano has been carried by individuals like Francesco Miliano (1923-2009), a renowned Italian actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows during his long career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miliano

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

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

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