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

Miliner, 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 Miliner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miliner in America

Miliner is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miliner surname appeared 222 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 Miliner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miliner 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 Miliner

The surname MILINER has its origins in medieval England, dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "miliner," which referred to a person who made, sold, or decorated hats and headgear. This occupation was particularly prominent in urban areas, where milliners catered to the fashion demands of the nobility and upper classes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MILINER surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which lists a person named William le Miliner residing in Oxfordshire. The prefix "le" was commonly used in those times to denote a person's occupation or place of origin.

During the medieval period, the MILINER surname appeared in various spellings, such as Milliner, Millner, and Mylner, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and scribal practices of the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and individual scribes' interpretations.

The surname gained prominence in London, where many milliners established their businesses in the bustling city. One notable figure was Richard Miliner (c. 1456-1520), a renowned milliner who served as a court supplier to King Henry VII and is credited with introducing the iconic Tudor bonnet to England.

Another historical reference to the MILINER surname can be found in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, which recorded the names of adult males in England and Wales. This document lists several individuals with the MILINER surname, indicating the widespread distribution of the name across various regions.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the MILINER surname. One example is John Miliner (1624-1702), an English Puritan minister and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another notable figure was Thomas Miliner (1799-1872), a prominent English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.

In the literary world, Martha Miliner (1889-1975) was an American novelist and short story writer who gained recognition for her works exploring rural life in the American South. Additionally, William Miliner (1923-2005) was a renowned British historian and academic, specializing in the study of medieval England.

The MILINER surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Milliner's Green, a hamlet in Hertfordshire, England, which likely derived its name from a prominent family of milliners who resided in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miliner

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

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

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