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

Mia, 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 Mia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mia in America

Mia is the 35582nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mia surname appeared 632 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 Mia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mia 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 Mia

The surname Mia originates from Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "meus," meaning "mine" or "my." This name was initially used as a possessive adjective, indicating ownership or association with a particular person or place.

In the early days, Mia was primarily found in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was often used as a descriptive surname to identify individuals based on their possessions or properties. Some historical records suggest that the name may have been adopted by families who owned vineyards or agricultural lands, as the term "mia" could refer to "my vineyard" or "my land."

One of the earliest known references to the surname Mia can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of ancient documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This document mentions individuals bearing the name Mia, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, the name Mia appeared in the Libro di Montaperti, a historical manuscript that recorded the names of individuals involved in the Battle of Montaperti, a significant conflict between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions in medieval Italy. This document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the surname during that era.

Notable individuals with the surname Mia throughout history include:

1. Giovanni Mia (c. 1350-1415), a renowned painter from Siena, Italy, known for his frescoes in the Basilica of San Francesco in Siena.
2. Giulio Mia (1570-1640), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several significant buildings in Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria.
3. Lorenzo Mia (1676-1738), a Florentine sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Florence.
4. Francesca Mia (1805-1886), an Italian writer and poet from Tuscany, celebrated for her lyrical works depicting the beauty of the Tuscan landscape.
5. Antonio Mia (1890-1972), an Italian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Italy from 1939 to 1943.

While the surname Mia has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Italian heritage and contribute to the rich tapestry of family names that reflect the diverse cultural fabric of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mia

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

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

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