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

Miele, 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 Miele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miele in America

Miele is the 8923rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miele surname appeared 3,668 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Miele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miele 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 Miele

The surname Miele originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "miele," which means "honey" in English. The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who produced or sold honey.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled in various ways, such as Miel, Miela, and Mielo, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. The name was particularly common in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily, where beekeeping was a significant economic activity.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Miele can be found in the "Libro d'Oro" (Book of Gold) of the Republic of Venice, which dates back to the 14th century. This document recorded the names of prominent Venetian families, indicating that the Miele family held a notable position in the city's social and political landscape.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Miele (1515-1572) was a renowned Italian architect and engineer, best known for his work on the fortifications of the city of Palermo in Sicily. His contributions to the city's defense architecture earned him recognition and praise from his contemporaries.

Another prominent individual with the surname Miele was Giuseppe Miele (1808-1856), an Italian philosopher and educator who played a significant role in the development of the educational system in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

During the Renaissance period, the name Miele was associated with several artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Antonio Miele (1450-1520), a Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor who worked primarily in Naples and its surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, the Miele family had a presence in the southern Italian region of Calabria. One notable member was Vincenzo Miele (1826-1902), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Miele has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and public figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miele

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

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

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