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

Millan, 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 Millan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millan in America

Millan is the 3339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millan surname appeared 10,733 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Millan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millan 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 Millan

The surname "MILLAN" has its origins in Scotland and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "muilionn," which means "mill." This suggests that the original bearers of this name were likely associated with mills or lived near mills.

In the early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as "Millan," "Milne," and "Mylne." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where a Robert de Milne from Berwickshire swore fealty to King Edward I of England.

The surname "MILLAN" is also associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Millhills and Milltown. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and mills.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Millan, a Scottish theologian and philosopher born in 1579. He served as the principal of the University of Glasgow from 1637 until his death in 1657.

In the 17th century, Andrew Millan, a Scottish mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He was born in 1628 and died in 1701.

Another prominent figure with the surname "MILLAN" was William Millan, a Scottish poet and playwright born in 1692. He is best known for his satirical works, which often criticized the social and political issues of his time.

During the 18th century, Alexander Millan, a Scottish soldier and military engineer, played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications in North America. He was born in 1736 and died in 1809.

In the 19th century, James Millan, a Scottish industrialist, made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Scotland. He was born in 1810 and died in 1885.

Throughout history, the surname "MILLAN" has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its bearers. While the name originated in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millan

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

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

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