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

Mlo, 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 Mlo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mlo in America

Mlo is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mlo surname appeared 116 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 Mlo.

The history of the last name Mlo

The surname MLO has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "mlo", which referred to a person who was silent or taciturn. This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who exhibited such qualities.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the region around the town of Pardubice, located in the eastern part of the modern-day Czech Republic. One notable reference is an entry from the town's tax records in 1492, which mentions a "Vaclav MLO" as a resident.

In the 16th century, variations of the spelling began to appear, such as "Mlow" and "Mloh". These were likely due to regional differences in pronunciation and dialect. During this time, the name also started to spread to other parts of the Czech lands, particularly in the areas around Prague and Pilsen.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jan MLO, a farmer who lived in the village of Lipnice nad Sazavou from around 1520 to 1588. Another notable individual was Matej MLO, a blacksmith who worked in the town of Kutná Hora in the late 16th century.

As the centuries passed, the name continued to be found throughout the Czech lands, with some bearers achieving prominence in various fields. For instance, in the 18th century, there was Vaclav MLO (1712-1783), a renowned composer and musician who served as the choirmaster at the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague.

Another notable figure was Karel MLO (1824-1892), a writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. He was a staunch advocate for the use of the Czech language and the preservation of Czech culture.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname was Jaroslav MLO (1916-1995), a celebrated actor who appeared in numerous films and theater productions. He was particularly renowned for his roles in Czech New Wave cinema of the 1960s.

While the name has its roots in the Czech Republic, over time it has also been adopted by families in other parts of Europe and even in the Americas, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural history of the Czech lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mlo

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

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

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