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

Milz, 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 Milz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Milz in America

Milz is the 45740th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Milz surname appeared 467 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 Milz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Milz 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 Milz

The surname MILZ is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the German word "milz," which means "spleen" in English. The name may have been given to someone who worked as a healer or herbalist, treating ailments related to the spleen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MILZ can be found in the records of the town of Freiburg, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In the year 1387, a man named Hans Milz was mentioned as a resident of the town.

The MILZ surname also appeared in various historical documents throughout the centuries. For instance, in the 16th century, a man named Peter Milz was recorded as a prominent merchant in the city of Nuremberg, known for his trade in textiles and spices.

During the 17th century, the name MILZ was associated with several notable individuals. Johann Milz (1592-1667) was a respected theologian and professor at the University of Tübingen, known for his contributions to the study of Protestant theology. Meanwhile, Georg Milz (1624-1688) was a renowned artist and engraver, whose works were highly regarded throughout Europe.

In the 18th century, the MILZ surname gained further prominence with the birth of Friedrich Milz (1738-1819), a German philosopher and educator. He was widely recognized for his innovative teaching methods and his writings on moral philosophy.

Another notable figure bearing the MILZ surname was Johann Milz (1784-1857), a German astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was responsible for calculating the orbits of several comets and asteroids.

As the MILZ family spread throughout different regions of Germany and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Miltz, Milzen, and Milzer. However, the original form, MILZ, remained the most common spelling.

While the MILZ surname is not as widespread as some other German names, it has left an indelible mark on history, with individuals from this family making notable contributions in various fields, including academia, arts, and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Milz

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

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

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