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

Miloro, 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 Miloro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miloro in America

Miloro is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miloro surname appeared 128 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 Miloro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miloro 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 Miloro

The surname Miloro has its origins in the Italian region of Sicily, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "miloro," which means "golden yellow," possibly referring to the golden hue of wheat fields or the color of the skin of those who worked in the sun.

Miloro is a relatively uncommon surname, but it has a long and rich history in Italy. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in a document from the town of Palermo in 1387, which refers to a landowner named Giovanni Miloro.

Throughout the centuries, the Miloro name has been associated with various notable figures, including Vincenzo Miloro (1554-1631), a renowned painter from Messina who was known for his religious works. In the 18th century, Antonio Miloro (1728-1798) was a celebrated architect who designed several churches and palaces in and around Palermo.

Another prominent individual with the Miloro surname was Giuseppe Miloro (1843-1923), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. His son, Gaetano Miloro (1878-1962), followed in his footsteps and became a respected judge and legal scholar.

In the realm of literature, the Miloro name is associated with the Sicilian writer and poet Salvatore Miloro (1901-1985), whose works explored the beauty and complexity of his native island's culture and traditions.

While the Miloro surname may not be as widespread as some other Italian names, it has left an indelible mark on the history and cultural heritage of Sicily and Italy as a whole, with numerous individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miloro

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

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

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