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

Milline, 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 Milline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milline in America

Milline is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milline surname appeared 164 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 Milline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milline 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 Milline

The surname Milline has its origins in the medieval French language, derived from the words "moulins" or "moulin" meaning "mills" or "mill." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or individual associated with the operation or ownership of mills, likely during the Middle Ages in France.

The Milline surname can be traced back to the northern regions of France, particularly in areas such as Normandy and Brittany, where there was a significant concentration of water mills used for grinding grain and other agricultural purposes. These mills played a crucial role in the local economies and communities of the time.

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries reveal instances of the Milline name being mentioned in various documents and manuscripts. One notable example is the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, which includes references to individuals with the surname Milline or similar spellings.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Milline surname was Jean Milline, a prominent miller from the village of Louveciennes, near Paris, who lived during the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Pierre Milline, a renowned baker and miller from the city of Rouen in Normandy, who was active in the early 16th century and played a significant role in the local guilds and trade associations.

In the 17th century, the Milline family gained prominence in the region of Picardy, where they were involved in the ownership and operation of several water mills along the Somme River. One notable figure from this period was Jacques Milline (1630-1702), a successful miller and landowner who contributed to the development of the local community.

During the 18th century, the Milline surname spread across France and beyond, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Louis-François Milline (1758-1818), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plants and natural history.

As the centuries progressed, the Milline surname continued to be associated with various trades and professions, including millers, bakers, and landowners, reflecting the name's historical ties to the milling industry and agricultural communities of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milline

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

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

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