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

Millines, 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 Millines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millines in America

Millines is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millines surname appeared 112 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 Millines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millines 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 Millines

The surname MILLINES has its origins in medieval England, emerging in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mylen" and "hyll," meaning "mill hill" or "mill on a hill." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals who lived near or operated a mill located on a hill.

The earliest recorded instances of the name MILLINES can be found in various medieval records and documents, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 13th century and the Subsidy Rolls of Lincolnshire from the early 14th century. These records often provide valuable insights into the geographic distribution and variations of the name during that period.

Notably, the surname MILLINES appears in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. This inclusion indicates that the name had already established itself as a distinct surname by the late 11th century, suggesting an even earlier origin.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname MILLINES. One of the earliest known figures was Sir John MILLINES, a prominent knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. Another notable bearer was Robert MILLINES, a successful merchant and alderman in the City of London during the 16th century.

In the literary realm, the name MILLINES is associated with the English poet and playwright John MILLINES (1592-1653), who was celebrated for his contributions to the Renaissance era. His works, including plays and sonnets, have been studied and analyzed by scholars over the centuries.

The MILLINES surname also has connections to various place names in England, such as Millines Hill in Dorset and Millines Manor in Kent. These place names likely derived from the same Old English roots as the surname and may have influenced the geographic distribution and evolution of the name over time.

Other notable individuals with the surname MILLINES include Sir Thomas MILLINES (1670-1742), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament during the 18th century, and Elizabeth MILLINES (1819-1891), a pioneering women's rights activist and campaigner for educational reform in Victorian England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millines

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

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

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