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

Michua, 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 Michua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Michua in America

Michua is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Michua surname appeared 156 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 Michua.

The history of the last name Michua

The surname MICHUA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name MICHUA is derived from the Catalan word "michua," which means "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive surname to someone of short stature or a child.

Early records of the name can be found in various medieval documents from the region, such as municipal archives and parish records. One of the earliest known references is in a census record from the village of Gironella, dated around 1350, which mentions a family with the surname MICHUA.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Joan MICHUA, a merchant from Barcelona who was involved in trade with Italian cities like Genoa and Venice. He lived from approximately 1420 to 1492.

During the 16th century, the name MICHUA appeared in several land ownership records in the town of Vic, near Barcelona. One document from 1542 mentions a farmer named Bernat MICHUA, who owned a vineyard in the area.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Pere MICHUA, a renowned craftsman and woodcarver from the city of Girona. He was known for his intricate work on church altars and religious sculptures, many of which can still be found in churches across Catalonia. Pere MICHUA lived from around 1615 to 1683.

Another historical figure with the surname MICHUA was Francesc MICHUA, a Catalan scholar and writer who lived in the 18th century. He was born in Manresa in 1720 and is known for his works on Catalan literature and language preservation.

In the 19th century, the name MICHUA was also found in various parts of Spain, though it remained most concentrated in the Catalonia region. One notable bearer was Jaume MICHUA, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Barcelona, who lived from 1815 to 1892.

While the surname MICHUA has deep roots in Catalonia and northeastern Spain, it is possible that over time, some individuals bearing this name may have migrated to other parts of the world, carrying the name with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Michua

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

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

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