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

Millare, 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 Millare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millare in America

Millare is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millare surname appeared 301 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 Millare.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millare 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 Millare

The surname Millare has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from an area called Milnare, which was derived from the Old English words "mylna" meaning "mill" and "aere" meaning "land or clearing." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked at a mill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1266, where a person named William de Mylnare is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the surname over time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various charters and records, such as the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which list individuals who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. One notable entry is that of Gilbert de Milnare, a landowner from Berwickshire.

The surname Millare has also been associated with place names in Scotland, such as Millare in Angus and Millary in Aberdeenshire. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the surname or vice versa.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Millare. One example is John Millare (1510-1582), a Scottish Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation.

Another individual of note is Robert Millare (1675-1749), a Scottish merchant and landowner who established a successful business in Edinburgh. His descendants continued to be influential in the city's commercial and political circles.

In the 18th century, James Millare (1738-1810) was a Scottish minister and author known for his works on religious subjects, including "A History of the Church of Scotland."

Moving into the 19th century, William Millare (1819-1892) was a prominent Scottish architect who designed several notable buildings in Glasgow and Edinburgh, including the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum.

Lastly, Archibald Millare (1870-1945) was a Scottish lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Greenock from 1924 to 1935.

These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals bearing the surname Millare throughout Scottish history, reflecting its long-standing presence and significance in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millare

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

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

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