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

Millar, 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 Millar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millar in America

Millar is the 5086th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millar surname appeared 6,883 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Millar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millar 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 Millar

The surname Millar is of Scottish origin, derived from the occupation of a miller, one who operated a mill to grind grain. The name can be traced back to the 12th century in Scotland, with various early spellings including Millare, Millar, and Myllar.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Millar, who was recorded in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a document containing the names of Scottish landholders who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name is also found in the Domesday Book of 1086, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror, suggesting its use in England as well.

The Millar surname is closely associated with the Scottish Borders region, particularly in the counties of Berwickshire, Roxburghshire, and Selkirkshire. In the 16th century, the name was prominent in the town of Jedburgh, where a family of Millars held influential positions as burgesses and merchants.

Notable individuals with the surname Millar throughout history include Andrew Millar (1707-1768), a Scottish bookseller and publisher in London who played a significant role in the literary world of the 18th century. He published works by authors such as Samuel Johnson, David Hume, and Edward Gibbon.

Another prominent figure was John Millar (1735-1801), a Scottish philosopher and legal scholar who was a professor at the University of Glasgow. His work "An Historical View of the English Government" was influential in the development of the theory of social progress.

In the realm of literature, Mark Millar (born 1969) is a Scottish comic book writer known for his work on titles such as "Kick-Ass," "Wanted," and "The Ultimates." His comics often explore themes of superheroes and vigilantism in a gritty, contemporary setting.

Andrew Millar (1870-1942) was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as the 11th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan from 1935 to 1941. He was also a successful businessman and agriculturalist.

Lastly, John Millar (1886-1934) was a Scottish professional golfer who won the Open Championship in 1912 and 1924. He was a pioneer in the development of golf courses and contributed significantly to the game's popularity in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millar

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

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

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