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

Millwee, 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 Millwee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millwee in America

Millwee is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millwee surname appeared 337 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 Millwee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millwee 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 Millwee

The surname MILLWEE has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'mill' and 'wic,' which together translates to 'mill settlement' or 'mill dwelling.' This suggests that the name was likely first borne by someone who lived near or worked at a mill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MILLWEE surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a certain Robert de Mullewic was listed. This early spelling variation, 'Mullewic,' provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

The MILLWEE name has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Millwich in Staffordshire and Millwick in Somerset. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its association with mills or mill-related settlements.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named John Millwee was recorded as a landowner in the village of Bradwell, Buckinghamshire. This entry from the Court Rolls of Bradwell in 1478 demonstrates the surname's presence and potential prominence during that era.

Another early bearer of the MILLWEE name was William Millwee, who was mentioned in the Parish Records of Braunston, Northamptonshire, in 1587. This record provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the surname during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the MILLWEE surname gained further recognition with the birth of Sir Richard Millwee (1624-1689), a renowned English politician and Member of Parliament for Warwickshire from 1673 to 1679. His legacy showcases the name's association with influential figures in British history.

Another notable figure was Thomas Millwee (1710-1783), a prominent English merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He was known for his charitable contributions and endowments to various institutions, including the founding of the Millwee School in his hometown.

The MILLWEE surname has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Millwee Green in Staffordshire and Millwee Manor in Berkshire, further solidifying its connection to specific locations and geographical areas within the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millwee

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

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

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