Milsom Surname
Approximately 3,948 people bear this surname
Milsom Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. (1) 'the son of Miles': (a) 'the son of Millicent' (v. Milson. 3). The change from Milson to Milsom finds many parallels; compare Ransom for Ranson, or Hansom for Hanson.
1763.
Read More About This SurnameMilsom Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2,370 | 1:23,510 | 3,266 |
| Australia | 491 | 1:54,981 | 6,742 |
| United States | 301 | 1:1,204,183 | 85,676 |
| Wales | 223 | 1:13,877 | 1,523 |
| Canada | 189 | 1:194,950 | 19,131 |
| New Zealand | 136 | 1:33,296 | 5,772 |
| South Africa | 65 | 1:833,503 | 55,653 |
| Scotland | 35 | 1:152,966 | 9,000 |
| France | 31 | 1:2,142,668 | 174,004 |
| Switzerland | 19 | 1:432,259 | 31,718 |
| Ireland | 14 | 1:336,353 | 12,021 |
| Germany | 12 | 1:6,708,788 | 223,026 |
| Thailand | 8 | 1:8,829,793 | 476,604 |
| Jersey | 8 | 1:12,400 | 2,398 |
| Norway | 7 | 1:734,612 | 50,907 |
| Sweden | 6 | 1:1,641,126 | 116,183 |
| Netherlands | 5 | 1:3,377,435 | 111,911 |
| Kuwait | 4 | 1:950,174 | 18,811 |
| China | 3 | 1:455,773,855 | 21,925 |
| Barbados | 2 | 1:143,724 | 1,981 |
| Belgium | 2 | 1:5,748,322 | 130,559 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1:107,037,166 | 1,031,150 |
| Spain | 2 | 1:23,376,018 | 128,922 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1:32,153,183 | 60,828 |
| Japan | 1 | 1:127,844,293 | 73,547 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1:15,438,240 | 133,260 |
| Cambodia | 1 | 1:15,487,146 | 14,824 |
| Chile | 1 | 1:17,616,474 | 93,597 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 | 1:112,659 | 1,704 |
| Russia | 1 | 1:144,123,056 | 881,408 |
| Isle of Man | 1 | 1:85,822 | 4,091 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1:177,142,758 | 748,972 |
| Italy | 1 | 1:61,156,688 | 199,583 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 967 | 1:25,207 | 3,482 |
| Wales | 57 | 1:27,516 | 1,557 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:3,743,216 | 32,299 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 38 | 1:1,321,544 | 72,820 |
Milsom (44) may also be a first name.
Milsom Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. (1) 'the son of Miles': (a) 'the son of Millicent' (v. Milson. 3). The change from Milson to Milsom finds many parallels; compare Ransom for Ranson, or Hansom for Hanson.
1763. Married — William Milsom and Sarah Staples: St. George, Hanover Square.
1773. — John Saunders and Elizabeth Millsum: ibid.
The more correct form is found in the same register:
1777. Married — John Millson and Hanna Hyatt: ibid.
For Milson = Millson, q.v.
Milsom Demographics
Average Milsom Salary in
United States
$43,931 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Milsom Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Milsom Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Milsom (Russian: Мильсом) is borne by more people in England than any other country or territory. It may also occur in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Milsom? popularity and diffusion
The last name Milsom is the 116,721st most widespread surname worldwide, borne by around 1 in 1,845,883 people. It occurs mostly in Europe, where 69 percent of Milsom reside; 67 percent reside in Northern Europe and 67 percent reside in British Isles. Milsom is also the 1,525,482nd most commonly held given name internationally. It is borne by 44 people.
The surname Milsom is most commonly occurring in England, where it is held by 2,370 people, or 1 in 23,510. In England it is primarily found in: Greater London, where 12 percent reside, Gloucestershire, where 8 percent reside and Somerset, where 8 percent reside. Other than England this last name occurs in 35 countries. It is also common in Australia, where 12 percent reside and The United States, where 8 percent reside.
Milsom Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Milsom has changed through the years. In England the number of people who held the Milsom last name increased 245 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it increased 792 percent between 1880 and 2014; in Wales it increased 391 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Scotland it increased 3,500 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Milsom Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Milsom surname are 4.46% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 57.69% registered with the political party.
The amount Milsom earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 53.13% more than the national average, earning R 363,900 per year; in United States they earn 1.81% more than the national average, earning $43,931 USD per year and in Canada they earn 11.72% more than the national average, earning $55,504 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millsom | 92 | 643 | / |
| Milsome | 92 | 177 | / |
| Milsuom | 92 | 1 | / |
| Millsome | 86 | 0 | / |
| Milson | 83 | 2,560 | / |
| Melsom | 83 | 673 | / |
| Milsam | 83 | 44 | / |
| Milsum | 83 | 27 | / |
| Milsem | 83 | 21 | / |
| Milcom | 83 | 1 | / |
| Millson | 77 | 1,824 | / |
| Melsome | 77 | 125 | / |
| Mielson | 77 | 25 | / |
| Millsum | 77 | 23 | / |
| Milsone | 77 | 16 | / |
| Milsson | 77 | 4 | / |
| Milsont | 77 | 2 | / |
| Melsohm | 77 | 1 | / |
| Millsam | 77 | 1 | / |
| Milsame | 77 | 1 | / |
| Millcom | 77 | 1 | / |
| Milsham | 77 | 0 | / |
| Milhson | 77 | 0 | / |
| Mellsom | 77 | 0 | / |
| Milscum | 77 | 0 | / |
| Mlson | 73 | 1 | / |
| Milleson | 71 | 774 | / |
| Millsion | 71 | 1 | / |
| Mellsome | 71 | 1 | / |
| Melson | 67 | 6,537 | / |
| Milzam | 67 | 396 | / |
| Miljon | 67 | 46 | / |
| Melcom | 67 | 32 | / |
| Mälson | 67 | 30 | / |
| Milzon | 67 | 17 | / |
| Mülson | 67 | 13 | / |
| Milsan | 67 | 13 | / |
| Milsen | 67 | 13 | / |
| Mylson | 67 | 8 | / |
| Millesson | 67 | 7 | / |
| Milcon | 67 | 5 | / |
| Melsam | 67 | 2 | / |
| Melsem | 67 | 1 | / |
Milsom Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Milsom in the Russian language | ||
| Мильсом | milsom | - |
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