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

Millner, 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 Millner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millner in America

Millner is the 10912th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millner surname appeared 2,917 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 Millner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millner 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 Millner

The surname Millner is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word 'mylnere,' meaning miller or one who operates a mill. This occupation-based surname arose in the medieval period, indicating that the first bearers of this name were likely millers or associated with the milling trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list a William le Milnere in Norfolk, while the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 mention a John le Mulnere. These early spellings, such as 'le Milnere' and 'le Mulnere,' reflect the Old English and Norman French influences on the surname's evolution.

In the 14th century, the Millner surname appeared in various historical records across England. The Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379 included a Willelmus Milner, while the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1381 listed a Thomas Mylner. The name's spelling variations continued, reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

During the Tudor period, the Millner surname gained prominence. One notable bearer was John Millner (c. 1510-1584), an English Protestant reformer and Bishop of Carlisle. Another significant figure was Ralph Millner (c. 1540-1600), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Cheshire.

In the 17th century, the Millner surname spread across England, with several individuals leaving their mark on history. Thomas Millner (1608-1663) was an English lawyer and judge, serving as Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland. Meanwhile, William Millner (1630-1691) was a prominent Presbyterian minister in Ulster, Ireland.

The 18th century saw the Millner surname continue to thrive, with several notable bearers emerging. One was William Millner (1724-1804), an English clergyman and author who wrote on theological and philosophical subjects. Another was John Millner (1742-1820), a British naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

As the name spread across the English-speaking world, it also underwent various spelling variations, including Milner, Mylner, and Millnor. While the Millner spelling remains relatively uncommon, it has been documented in historical records across several centuries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millner

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

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

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