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

Milinovich, 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 Milinovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milinovich in America

Milinovich is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milinovich surname appeared 133 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 Milinovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milinovich 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 Milinovich

The surname Milinovich has its origins in the Slavic region, specifically in Croatia and Serbia. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "milin," which means "beloved" or "dear." The name likely emerged during the medieval era, around the 12th or 13th century.

Milinovich was initially found in the coastal regions of Croatia and the Serbian regions bordering the Adriatic Sea. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in medieval manuscripts and church records from these areas. Similar spellings, such as Milinovic and Milinovics, were also common.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Milinovich Petar was mentioned in a Croatian historical document as a respected landowner and leader in the city of Dubrovnik. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a prominent surname among the Croatian nobility by that time.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, when a Serbian merchant named Milinovich Radovan was documented in Venice, Italy, as part of a trade delegation. This indicates the spread of the name beyond the Slavic regions during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, a famous Serbian military commander named Milinovich Miloš played a crucial role in the Austrian-Turkish Wars, leading troops against the Ottoman Empire. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and contributed to the prominence of the Milinovich name.

Another notable figure was Milinovich Ivan, a Croatian poet and playwright born in 1829. He was renowned for his works that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Dalmatian region, further cementing the name's association with Croatian literature and arts.

During the 19th century, Milinovich Jovan, a Serbian scientist and inventor, made significant contributions to the field of electricity and telecommunications. His innovations and patents brought international recognition to the Milinovich name in the scientific community.

In the early 20th century, Milinovich Marko, a Serbian-American author and journalist, gained prominence for his writings on the experiences of Slavic immigrants in the United States. His works provided valuable insights into the cultural assimilation and challenges faced by those with Slavic roots in the new world.

While the name Milinovich has its roots in the Slavic regions, it has since spread across various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Croatia and Serbia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milinovich

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

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

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