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

Milo, 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 Milo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milo in America

Milo is the 11659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milo surname appeared 2,689 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 Milo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milo 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 Milo

The surname MILO is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "miles," meaning soldier or knight. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been individuals involved in military service or knighthood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MILO surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various documents, such as tax rolls and property deeds, indicating its presence in the region during that era.

In the 14th century, the MILO surname gained prominence in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. Historical records from this period reveal several notable individuals bearing the name, including Tommaso MILO, a prominent merchant and landowner born in 1342.

During the Renaissance period, the MILO surname was associated with several influential figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Giovanni MILO, a renowned painter from the city of Siena, who lived between 1460 and 1535. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 17th century, the MILO surname gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio MILO (1624-1691), a celebrated architect and military engineer from Naples. He is best known for his contributions to the fortifications of the city and his designs for several prestigious buildings.

Another notable individual with the MILO surname was Giulio MILO (1732-1808), a prominent lawyer and statesman from the city of Palermo, Sicily. He played a crucial role in the legal and political reforms of the region during the late 18th century.

The MILO surname has also been associated with notable individuals in more recent history, such as Giuseppe MILO (1839-1914), an Italian patriot and politician who fought for the unification of Italy and later served as a member of the Italian parliament.

Throughout its history, the MILO surname has been found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Campania, Sicily, and beyond. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the Latin word "miles," signifying a connection to military service or knighthood.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milo

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

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

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