2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Millevoi
Italian surname likely derived from Latin words meaning "thousand ways" or "many roads."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Millevoi. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Millevoi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Millevoi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Millevoi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Millevoi
The surname MILLEVOI has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the combination of the Italian words "mille" meaning "thousand" and "voi" meaning "you" or "you all." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone with a particularly commanding or authoritative presence, perhaps a leader or orator who could captivate an audience of thousands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MILLEVOI can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant by the name of Giovanni MILLEVOI is mentioned in a trade document dated 1382. This provides a glimpse into the potential origins of the name within the context of the thriving maritime trade in the Italian city-states during the Renaissance period.
In the 15th century, the MILLEVOI name appears to have spread to other parts of northern Italy, with records indicating the presence of a family by that name in the city of Milan. A notable figure from this era was Girolamo MILLEVOI, a renowned lawyer and jurist who lived from 1435 to 1492. His legal expertise and contributions to the development of civil law in Milan earned him a reputation that endured long after his lifetime.
As the centuries progressed, the MILLEVOI name continued to appear in various historical records across Italy. In the 16th century, a religious scholar named Fra Sebastiano MILLEVOI (1523-1589) gained recognition for his work on ecclesiastical history and his role as a theologian within the Catholic Church.
During the 18th century, the name MILLEVOI gained prominence in the arts, with the painter Antonio MILLEVOI (1725-1798) becoming renowned for his portraits and religious works that adorned churches and noble residences throughout northern Italy.
In more recent times, the MILLEVOI surname has been associated with notable figures in various fields. For example, Giuseppe MILLEVOI (1874-1938) was a celebrated Italian engineer whose innovations in bridge construction and civil engineering projects left a lasting impact on the country's infrastructure.
While the MILLEVOI name may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and varied origins across different regions of Italy make it a unique and intriguing piece of the country's cultural tapestry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Millevoi
Among Census respondents with the surname Millevoi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Millevoi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Millevoi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Millevoi
Millevoi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+14 bearers (+13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,187 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,616 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.9%) | Up 5,187 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,616 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Millevoi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #145,757 | -1.1% |
| Count | 115 | 115 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Millevoi bearers went from 115 to 115 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,616 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #145,757.
FAQ
Millevoi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Millevoi?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Millevoi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Millevoi?
Millevoi ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Millevoi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Millevoi.
Has Millevoi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Millevoi went from 115 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Millevoi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Millevoi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Millevoi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Millevoi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Millevoi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Millevoi mean?
Italian surname likely derived from Latin words meaning "thousand ways" or "many roads." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Millevoi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Millevoi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Millevoi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.