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

Milito, 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 Milito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milito in America

Milito is the 42163rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milito surname appeared 515 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 Milito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milito 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 Milito

The surname Milito is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. The name is derived from the Latin word "miles," meaning "soldier" or "knight."

One of the earliest known references to the name Milito can be found in a 12th-century document from the city of Salerno, where it was recorded as "Militus." This suggests that the name was likely associated with military service or knighthood during that period.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Milito began to appear more frequently in various records and manuscripts from the Kingdom of Naples. It is possible that the name was borne by individuals who served in the military ranks or held knightly titles under the reigns of the Angevin and Aragonese dynasties.

In the 15th century, the surname Milito was documented in the town of Cava de' Tirreni, located near Salerno. One notable figure from this era was Giacomo Milito, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived from 1435 to 1492.

The 16th century saw the name Milito spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Calabria and Sicily. During this time, the spelling variations "Militti" and "Militò" also emerged.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Giovanni Battista Milito, a Neapolitan painter who lived from 1620 to 1675. His works can still be found in churches and galleries across southern Italy.

The 18th century saw the rise of Vincenzo Milito, a renowned architect and engineer from Naples who lived from 1737 to 1805. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the city.

In the 19th century, the name Milito gained further prominence with the birth of Tommaso Milito, a celebrated Italian poet and writer who lived from 1820 to 1892. His works were widely acclaimed and contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the time.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Giuseppe Milito, a prominent Italian politician and statesman who lived from 1846 to 1912. He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and served in various governmental positions throughout his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milito

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

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

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