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

Mial, 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 Mial surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mial in America

Mial is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mial surname appeared 243 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 Mial.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mial 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 Mial

The surname Mial is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy in northern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "miel," meaning "honey," suggesting possible ties to beekeeping or the production of honey in the family's early history.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Mial name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties across England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

During the 13th century, records show that a family with the surname Mial resided in the village of Miel-sur-Loire, located in the Loire Valley region of France. This place name, which means "honey on the Loire," further reinforces the connection between the surname and the production or trade of honey in its origins.

Notable individuals with the surname Mial throughout history include Pierre Mial, a prominent French merchant and trader who lived in the 15th century and was known for his extensive trade networks across Europe. In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Mial was a renowned French artist and painter, famous for his intricate portraits and landscapes.

In England, the Mial family can be traced back to the 16th century, with records showing Thomas Mial (1542-1619) as a landowner and influential figure in the county of Oxfordshire. Another prominent individual was Sir William Mial (1678-1745), a British military officer who served in the Wars of the Spanish Succession and rose to the rank of brigadier general.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Mial surname in North America was that of Jacques Mial, a French immigrant who settled in the colony of Quebec, Canada, in the late 17th century. His descendants went on to establish themselves as prominent figures in the region's fur trade and exploration.

While the exact origins of the Mial surname remain somewhat shrouded in history, its connection to the production and trade of honey, as well as its presence in various regions across Europe and North America, provide a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of this family name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mial

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

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

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