2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Miloscia
A surname with possible origins from a Slavic language referring to a gracious or merciful person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Miloscia. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Miloscia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Miloscia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Miloscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Miloscia
The surname Miloscia has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It dates back to the 15th century and is believed to be derived from the Italian word "miloscia," which means "sweet honey."
This name is thought to have been initially given as a nickname or surname to individuals involved in the production or trade of honey, suggesting a connection to beekeeping or related occupations during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Miloscia can be found in a church register from the town of Avellino, located in the province of Avellino, Campania, dated 1487. This entry mentions a certain Giovanni Miloscia, who was a local beekeeper.
Another notable reference to the name Miloscia comes from a legal document from the town of Benevento, also in Campania, dated 1521. This document outlines a property dispute between two individuals, one of whom was named Antonio Miloscia.
In the 16th century, the surname Miloscia began to spread beyond its origins in Campania, with records indicating individuals bearing this name in other parts of southern Italy, such as Puglia and Basilicata.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Miloscia was Pietro Miloscia, a renowned painter born in Naples in 1542. He is best known for his religious works, including frescoes and altarpieces commissioned by various churches in Naples and its surrounding areas.
Another notable figure was Gaetano Miloscia, born in Benevento in 1678. He was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who authored several works on civil and canon law, which were widely studied and referenced during his time.
In the 18th century, Francesco Miloscia, born in Avellino in 1712, gained recognition as a talented sculptor. He was commissioned to create several statues and architectural decorations for churches and public buildings throughout the region.
Towards the end of the 19th century, Vincenzo Miloscia, born in Potenza in 1859, became a respected educator and advocate for educational reform. He established several schools in southern Italy and wrote extensively on the importance of accessible education for all.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Antonio Miloscia, born in Avellino in 1901, made a name for himself as a successful entrepreneur and businessman. He founded a successful wine-making company that exported Italian wines to various countries around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Miloscia
Among Census respondents with the surname Miloscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Miloscia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Miloscia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Miloscia
Miloscia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+9 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 664 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,195 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 664 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,195 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Miloscia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #142,788 | -5.3% |
| Count | 124 | 119 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Miloscia bearers went from 124 to 119 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,195 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #142,788.
FAQ
Miloscia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Miloscia?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Miloscia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Miloscia?
Miloscia ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Miloscia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Miloscia.
Has Miloscia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Miloscia went from 124 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Miloscia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Miloscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Miloscia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Miloscia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Hispanic (2.5%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Miloscia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Miloscia mean?
A surname with possible origins from a Slavic language referring to a gracious or merciful person. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Miloscia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Miloscia?
Find out how many people are called Miloscia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.