2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Miulli
A surname of Italian origin derived from the word "miglio" meaning millet, possibly referring to a miller or farmer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Miulli. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Miulli 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Miulli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Miulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Miulli
Among Census respondents with the surname Miulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Miulli 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 Miulli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.2% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino14.4% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Miulli
Miulli 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
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+11 bearers (+10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,117 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.3%) | Up 9,117 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 Miulli 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 | #152,628 | #143,511 | 6.0% |
| Count | 107 | 118 | 10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Miulli bearers went from 107 to 118 (+10.3% change). The surname moved up 9,117 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #143,511.
FAQ
Miulli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Miulli?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Miulli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Miulli?
Miulli ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Miulli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Miulli.
Has Miulli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Miulli went from 107 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 11 (+10.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Miulli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Miulli, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Miulli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.2% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Miulli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.2%), Hispanic (14.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Miulli (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 Miulli mean?
A surname of Italian origin derived from the word "miglio" meaning millet, possibly referring to a miller or farmer. 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 Miulli (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 Miulli?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.