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

Megia, 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 Megia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Megia in America

Megia is the 34314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Megia surname appeared 661 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 Megia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Megia to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Megia

The surname Megia is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish town of Megia, located in the province of Soria, in the region of Castile and León.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrias de Castilla," a 14th-century manuscript that documented the vassals and landowners in the Kingdom of Castile. This document includes references to individuals bearing the surname Megia, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time.

The name Megia is likely derived from the Latin word "mēdius," meaning "middle" or "central." This connection implies that the town of Megia may have been located in a central or strategic location within the region, leading to its name and subsequently the surname adopted by its inhabitants.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish Golden Age, there are records of a notable figure named Diego Megia, who was a renowned architect and sculptor. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and monuments in Spain, including the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a renowned architectural masterpiece commissioned by King Philip II.

Another prominent individual bearing the Megia surname was Juan Megia, a 17th-century Spanish military officer and explorer. He participated in several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with establishing settlements in present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Antonio Megia, a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Queen Isabella II. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering international relations for Spain during that period.

Miguel Megia, born in 1892, was a celebrated Spanish poet and writer known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poetry collection "Versos de Otoño" (Verses of Autumn) is considered a masterpiece of Spanish literature.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Javier Megia gained recognition as a renowned Spanish architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and development of several iconic buildings and urban projects in major cities across Spain, leaving a lasting impact on the country's architectural landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Megia

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

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 Megia 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Megia has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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