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

Millien, 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 Millien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millien in America

Millien is the 28777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millien surname appeared 827 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 Millien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millien 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 Millien

The surname MILLIEN is believed to have originated in France during the late medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "milen" or "millen," which referred to a small unit of land measurement, similar to an acre. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who owned or worked on a small plot of land.

In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Millen," "Millin," or "Millein." Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various French records and documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as tax rolls, land registries, and parish records.

One notable historical reference to the name MILLIEN can be found in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Valenciennes," a register of citizens from the city of Valenciennes in northern France, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears several times in this document, indicating that families bearing the MILLIEN surname were present in the region during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname MILLIEN was Jean Millien, a merchant and landowner who lived in the village of Bourg-en-Bresse, in the Ain region of eastern France, during the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in various business dealings and owned several parcels of land in the area.

Another notable figure was Pierre Millien, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the early 15th century. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and accounts of the conflict, and is believed to have served under the famous French military leader, Joan of Arc.

In the 16th century, a man named Jacques Millien gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and woodcarver in the city of Lyon. His intricate woodwork can still be seen adorning the interiors of several historic buildings and churches in the region.

During the 17th century, a family of MILLIEN vintners and winemakers gained prominence in the Burgundy region of France. One of the most notable members was François Millien, who established a successful winery and vineyard in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin, which produced highly regarded wines that were enjoyed by the French nobility and upper classes.

As the name spread across France and into other parts of Europe, it also evolved into various other spellings and variations, such as "Millian," "Millien," and "Millyan." However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the concept of small land ownership or association with agricultural pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millien

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

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

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