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

Millington, 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 Millington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millington in America

Millington is the 11478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millington surname appeared 2,741 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Millington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millington 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 Millington

The surname Millington is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from one of the various places named Millington, such as those found in Yorkshire, Cheshire, and Derbyshire. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "mylen" meaning "mill" and "tun" meaning "farm" or "enclosure," signifying a settlement or village where a mill was located.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Millington can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Millinctone" and "Millinctun." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 11th century in various parts of England.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert de Millington from Yorkshire, indicating that the name had gained prominence in that region. Similarly, in the 14th century, a John de Millington from Cheshire is mentioned in historical documents.

During the Tudor period, the name Millington appeared in several notable individuals. Sir Thomas Millington (c. 1490-1568) was a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Queen Mary I. Another noteworthy figure was Richard Millington (c. 1520-1585), an English Catholic priest and martyr who was executed during the Elizabethan period for his religious beliefs.

In the 17th century, the name Millington continued to be found in various parts of England. One notable bearer was Thomas Millington (1628-1704), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Newington Butts in London.

Another significant figure associated with the surname was Sir Thomas Millington (1673-1748), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Nottingham. He was also a prominent lawyer and served as the King's Serjeant.

In the 18th century, the name Millington was carried by John Millington (1701-1784), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Heston in Middlesex. He is known for his work "The Stranger's Guide to the Town and University of Cambridge" published in 1774.

Throughout history, the surname Millington has been associated with various notable individuals from different walks of life, including lawyers, clergy members, politicians, and authors, reflecting the name's long-standing presence and significance in English society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millington

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

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

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