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

Milla, 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 Milla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milla in America

Milla is the 21759th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milla surname appeared 1,195 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 Milla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milla 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 Milla

The surname Milla originated in Spain during the medieval period, deriving from the Latin word "milia" meaning "miles" or "thousands." It was initially a topographic name given to those who lived near a milestone or a specific distance marker along Roman roads.

In the 13th century, the name Milla first appeared in Castilian records, particularly in the regions of Aragon and Catalonia. It was often spelled as "Milla" or "Milla," with variations like "Millas" and "Milles" also being documented.

One of the earliest known references to the name Milla can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This text mentions a place called "Milla" near Zaragoza, which may have influenced the surname's origin.

During the 15th century, the surname Milla gained prominence in the Kingdom of Aragon, with several notable individuals bearing the name. Pedro de Milla (1425-1492), a renowned architect from Zaragoza, designed the iconic Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in that city.

Another prominent figure was Juan de Milla (1460-1528), a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later served as a magistrate in New Spain.

In the 16th century, the name Milla was associated with the village of Milla de Oro (Golden Mile) in the province of Soria, Castile. This place name may have contributed to the surname's evolution and distribution.

During the 17th century, Francisco de Milla (1592-1666), a Spanish clergyman and writer, gained recognition for his literary works, including the influential treatise "Ramillete de Diversas Flores Poéticas" (Bouquet of Diverse Poetic Flowers).

Notably, in the 19th century, Jerónimo Milla (1813-1875), a Spanish politician and historian, served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament and authored several historical works on the regions of Aragon and Valencia.

Throughout its history, the surname Milla has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots, with many bearers residing in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. While not extensively documented in other parts of the world, the name serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and linguistic influences that have shaped Spanish surnames over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milla

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

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

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