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

Meyreles, 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 Meyreles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meyreles in America

Meyreles is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meyreles surname appeared 111 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 Meyreles.

The history of the last name Meyreles

The surname MEYRELES is of Spanish origin, deriving from the town of Meyreles in the region of Asturias. This name first appeared in records dating back to the 12th century, during the Reconquista period when Christian kingdoms were reclaiming territory from the Moors.

Meyreles is believed to be a variation of the Latin word "mirabilis," meaning "wonderful" or "admirable." This suggests the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone renowned for their exceptional qualities or deeds. Alternatively, it could stem from the Spanish "mirador," referring to a lookout or vantage point, possibly indicating the town's strategic location on higher ground.

One of the earliest documented references to the MEYRELES name can be found in the Libro del Repartimiento de Sevilla, a 13th-century manuscript detailing the distribution of lands and properties in Seville after its reconquest from the Moors in 1248. This record mentions a certain Rodrigo Meyreles, who was granted an estate in recognition of his service to the Crown.

During the 15th century, the MEYRELES name gained prominence in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias and Cantabria. Notable individuals from this era include Pedro Meyreles (1417-1492), a respected jurist and advisor to King Ferdinand II of Aragon, and Juana Meyreles (1438-1511), a renowned scholar and poet whose works were widely circulated among the nobility.

In the 16th century, the MEYRELES family established itself in the Americas, with several members participating in the Spanish conquest and colonization efforts. One such figure was Diego Meyreles (1525-1598), an explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and later became the first Spanish governor of Puerto Rico.

Other notable MEYRELES individuals throughout history include José Meyreles (1678-1742), a celebrated architect whose designs graced many churches and palaces in Madrid; María Meyreles (1795-1872), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Seville; and Enrique Meyreles (1862-1935), a prominent politician and diplomat who served as Spain's ambassador to several European countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meyreles

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

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

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