Milius
A surname derived from the given name Milius, an ancient Roman family name of unknown origin.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 583 Americans carry the last name Milius. That puts it at #43,438 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 587,915 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Milius surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
583
1 in 587,915
Census rank
#43,438
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
497
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 497 bearers of the surname Milius in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 43438th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Milius, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Black (11.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Milius
The surname MILIUS has its origins in Lithuania, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Lithuanian personal name Milus or Milius, which was a diminutive form of the name Mykolas, the Lithuanian variant of the name Nicholas.
MILIUS is considered a patronymic surname, meaning it was initially used to identify someone as the son of a person named Milus or Milius. In Lithuanian naming traditions, patronymic surnames were commonly formed by adding the suffix "-ius" to the father's name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MILIUS can be found in the Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. These records mention several individuals with the surname MILIUS, indicating its usage during that time period.
The MILIUS name has also been associated with various locations in Lithuania, such as the town of Milius, which may have contributed to the surname's development or served as a place of origin for some families bearing the name.
Notable individuals with the surname MILIUS include:
1. Mykolas Milius (1828-1901), a Lithuanian priest, author, and educator who played a significant role in the Lithuanian National Revival movement.
2. Justinas Milius (1893-1975), a Lithuanian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania from 1939 to 1940.
3. Jonas Milius (1804-1885), a Lithuanian priest and writer who contributed to the development of the Lithuanian language and literature.
4. Juozas Milius (1872-1942), a Lithuanian lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice of Lithuania in the early 20th century.
5. Antanas Milius (1899-1942), a Lithuanian military officer and diplomat who served as the Lithuanian representative to the League of Nations in the 1930s.
While the MILIUS surname has its roots in Lithuania, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the Lithuanian culture and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Milius
Among Census respondents with the surname Milius, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Black (11.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Milius bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Milius surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.5%
- Black or African American11.5%
- Hispanic or Latino1.8%
- Unknown or suppressed1.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Milius surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #43,438 | 0.8% |
| Count | 464 | 497 | 7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Milius bearers went from 464 to 497 (+7.1% change). The surname moved up 360 positions in the national ranking, going from #43,798 to #43,438.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Milius
FAQ
Milius surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Milius?
The surname Milius holds position #43,438 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 583 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Milius surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Milius, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Black (11.5%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.