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

Miulli, 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 Miulli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miulli in America

Miulli is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miulli surname appeared 107 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 Miulli.

The history of the last name Miulli

The surname MIULLI originates from Italy, specifically in the southern region of Puglia. It is believed to have been derived from the ancient Greek word "mylloi," which translates to "mills" or "grinding stones." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in mills or were involved in the grinding of grains or other materials.

During the Middle Ages, the MIULLI surname can be traced back to the town of Gravina in Puglia, where it was first recorded in local documents and parish registers. Some variations of the spelling include Miulli, Mjulli, and Miullo, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic differences of the time.

One of the earliest known references to the MIULLI name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria in Gravina. This document mentions a certain Nicola MIULLI, who was a landowner and benefactor of the monastery.

In the 16th century, the MIULLI family gained prominence in the town of Altamura, also in Puglia. Giuseppe MIULLI (1520-1598), a wealthy merchant and banker, was instrumental in financing the construction of several churches and public buildings in the town.

Another notable figure was Niccolò MIULLI (1639-1717), a renowned painter and sculptor from Bari. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout southern Italy, including the Basilica di San Nicola in Bari.

During the 18th century, the MIULLI surname spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. Francesco MIULLI (1743-1819), a jurist and legal scholar from Reggio Calabria, gained recognition for his contributions to the development of Italian civil law.

In the 19th century, Antonio MIULLI (1852-1924) was a prominent politician and statesman from Lecce, serving as a member of the Italian Parliament and playing a key role in the unification of Italy.

Over the centuries, the MIULLI surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, academics, and members of the clergy. While the name has maintained a strong presence in southern Italy, it has also been found in other parts of the world due to Italian emigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miulli

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

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 Miulli 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.

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

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