Milhauds

Milhauds is a surname of French origin. The exact etymology is not well documented in standard onomastic references, but it is recognized as part of the French linguistic tradition.

The best-known bearer of the name is Darius Milhaud (1892–1974), a French composer who helped form the group Les Six in Paris during the 1920s. His music is notable for its blend of polytonality, neoclassicism, and jazz influences. Among his widely performed works are Le boeuf sur le toit (The Ox on the Roof) and La création du monde (The Creation of the World), which reflect his cosmopolitan approach to 20th‑century composition.

The surname Milhaud remains relatively uncommon and is most frequently found in France; bearers outside France are typically descendants of emigrants. The plural Milhauds is used to refer collectively to people who share the surname. Overall, the name is closely associated with Darius Milhaud in cultural memory, while remaining a surname carried by unrelated individuals in various fields.