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

Milien, 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 Milien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milien in America

Milien is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milien surname appeared 250 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 Milien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milien 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 Milien

The surname MILIEN has its origins in France, with roots that can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "milieu," meaning "middle" or "center," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a central location or a village's central area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MILIEN can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Conques, a medieval manuscript from the late 12th century, where a person named Petrus Milien is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early usage and spelling variations.

In the 13th century, the name MILIEN appeared in various records across France, including the Taille de Paris, a tax roll from 1292, which listed several individuals bearing this surname. One notable entry was Jehan Milien, a resident of the city's Saint-Jacques district.

During the 14th century, the MILIEN name gained prominence in the region of Normandy, where it was often associated with landowners and noblemen. One such example is Guillaume Milien, a knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror in the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

The 15th century saw the rise of a prominent MILIEN family in the city of Rouen. Jean Milien, a wealthy merchant born in 1427, played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs. His son, Pierre Milien (1465-1522), followed in his footsteps and served as a respected alderman.

In the 16th century, the name MILIEN spread beyond France, with notable individuals like Flemish painter Jan Milien (1599-1665) and Spanish writer Antonio Milien (1570-1632) contributing to the name's recognition across Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the MILIEN surname continued to be associated with various historical figures, such as French revolutionary Jean-Baptiste Milien (1762-1795), who was a prominent member of the Jacobin Club during the French Revolution.

Other notable individuals bearing the MILIEN surname include French philosopher Auguste Milien (1805-1872), who wrote extensively on metaphysics and ethics, and Belgian painter Émile Milien (1848-1924), known for his landscape and genre paintings.

While the MILIEN name has undergone some spelling variations over time, such as Millien, Milyen, and Milion, its core meaning and connection to the central or middle location of its bearers has remained constant throughout its rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milien

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

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

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