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

Milkovich, 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 Milkovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milkovich in America

Milkovich is the 43077th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milkovich surname appeared 502 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 Milkovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milkovich 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 Milkovich

The surname MILKOVICH is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Silesia in south-western Poland during the late 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Polish word "mleko," meaning milk, suggesting a connection to a dairy farming or milk-related occupation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the MILKOVICH name can be found in the church records of the town of Opole, Silesia, dating back to the late 1500s. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Milkovich, Milkowicz, and Milkovitch, reflecting the phonetic variations common during that era.

In the 17th century, the MILKOVICH name spread across different regions of Poland, with notable families residing in the cities of Krakow, Warsaw, and Poznan. Historical records from this period mention a Jakub Milkovich, born in 1621, who was a renowned cheesemaker and supplier to the nobility in the region.

During the 18th century, the MILKOVICH name gained prominence in the town of Bielsko-Biala, where a family of that name owned and operated a successful dairy farm. One of their descendants, Jan Milkovich (1754-1832), was a respected figure in the local community and served as a town councilor.

As the 19th century unfolded, the MILKOVICH name began to appear in other parts of Europe due to migration and economic opportunities. In 1832, a family by the name of MILKOVICH settled in the town of Brno, in what is now the Czech Republic, where they established a successful dairy business that operated for several generations.

Notably, in the late 19th century, a Polish-born artist named Stanislaw Milkovich (1865-1942) gained recognition for his landscape paintings, which often depicted pastoral scenes from his native Silesia. His works can be found in various art galleries across Europe.

Throughout its history, the MILKOVICH surname has been associated with a variety of occupations and professions, from dairy farming and cheese-making to more diverse fields, reflecting the versatility and adaptability of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milkovich

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

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

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