2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Milutin
An old Serbian surname derived from the word "milut", meaning "mercy" or "grace".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Milutin. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Milutin 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Milutin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Milutin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Milutin
The surname MILUTIN is of Slavic origin and can be traced back to the medieval Serbian Empire, which existed from the late 12th to the early 15th century. It is derived from the Serbian given name "Milutin," which itself comes from the Slavic word "milosti" meaning "mercy" or "grace."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MILUTIN surname dates back to the 13th century, when King Stefan Milutin ruled the Serbian Empire from 1282 to 1321. He was a prominent figure in the history of the Serbian Orthodox Church and is remembered for his patronage of monasteries and churches, many of which still stand today.
During the 14th century, the MILUTIN surname began to spread beyond the borders of the Serbian Empire, appearing in various historical records and documents throughout the Balkans region. One notable example is the Dubrovnik Archives, which contain references to individuals bearing the MILUTIN surname from the 14th and 15th centuries.
In the late 15th century, a family named MILUTIN is recorded as having settled in the area of modern-day Montenegro, near the town of Cetinje. This branch of the family played a significant role in the local history and politics of the region for several centuries.
Another prominent figure with the MILUTIN surname was Jovan Milutin, a Serbian merchant and diplomat who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his extensive travels throughout Europe and his efforts to establish trade relations between Serbia and other European nations.
In the 19th century, a writer and poet named Mihailo Milutin gained recognition for his contributions to Serbian literature. He was born in 1826 and is considered one of the pioneers of Serbian romanticism.
Other notable individuals with the MILUTIN surname include:
1. Nikola Milutin (1888-1944), a Serbian painter and one of the founders of the Association of Artists of Serbia.
2. Branko Milutin (1911-1986), a Serbian architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction of Belgrade after World War II.
3. Milica Milutin (b. 1989), a contemporary Serbian writer and journalist known for her work on women's rights and social issues.
4. Radovan Milutin (b. 1962), a former Serbian professional basketball player and coach.
5. Miloš Milutin (b. 1983), a Serbian actor and film director.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Milutin
Among Census respondents with the surname Milutin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Milutin 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 Milutin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.4% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino10.9% · 12
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Milutin
Milutin appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,193 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,193 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 Milutin 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 | #147,253 | #149,446 | -1.5% |
| Count | 112 | 110 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Milutin bearers went from 112 to 110 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,193 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #149,446.
FAQ
Milutin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Milutin?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Milutin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Milutin?
Milutin ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Milutin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Milutin.
Has Milutin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Milutin went from 112 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Milutin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Milutin, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Milutin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Milutin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.4%), Hispanic (10.9%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Milutin (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 Milutin mean?
An old Serbian surname derived from the word "milut", meaning "mercy" or "grace". 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 Milutin (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 many Americans have the surname Milutin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.