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

Milsap, 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 Milsap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milsap in America

Milsap is the 21972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milsap surname appeared 1,181 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 Milsap.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milsap 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 Milsap

The surname MILSAP has its origins traced back to England, where it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. This name is thought to derive from a combination of the Old English words "mil" meaning "mill" and "sæp," signifying a "plot of land." As such, the name likely referred to an individual who lived or worked near a mill or owned a plot of land associated with a mill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MILSAP surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. This reference suggests the name's presence in England shortly after the Norman Conquest. The spelling variations found in historical records include Milsap, Milsapp, Millisap, and Millsap, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

Among the notable individuals bearing this surname is William Milsap, born in 1522 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate. Another noteworthy MILSAP was John Milsap, born in 1643 in Oxfordshire, who was a respected scholar and author of several theological works.

In the 17th century, the MILSAP surname began to spread beyond England, with some members of the family emigrating to the American colonies. One such individual was Thomas Milsap, born in 1675 in Wiltshire, England, who settled in Virginia in the early 1700s. His descendants played a role in the American Revolutionary War, with James Milsap (1748-1827) serving as a soldier in the Continental Army.

Another prominent figure with the MILSAP surname was Sir Robert Milsap (1822-1902), a British industrialist and philanthropist. He made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Manchester and was knighted for his services to commerce and the community.

It is worth noting that while the MILSAP surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milsap

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

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

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