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

Mieles, 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 Mieles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mieles in America

Mieles is the 40554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mieles surname appeared 539 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 Mieles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mieles 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 Mieles

The surname Mieles has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "miel," which means honey, potentially indicating a connection to beekeeping or honey production among early bearers of this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mieles surname can be found in the Documentos Linguisticos de Espana, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Castile, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears as "Mieles" and is associated with individuals residing in the region of Burgos.

During the 15th century, the Mieles surname gained prominence in the city of Seville, where a notable family bearing this name was involved in the production and trade of honey and related products. Historical records from this period mention Juan Mieles, a successful merchant who exported Sevillian honey to various parts of Europe.

In the 16th century, the Mieles name appeared in the accounts of the Spanish conquistadors who explored and settled in the Americas. One such individual was Pedro Mieles, a soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

During the 17th century, the Mieles surname was found in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where it was closely associated with agricultural and pastoral communities. This period saw the rise of Francisco Mieles, a renowned poet and playwright from Seville, whose works explored themes of rural life and the natural world.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Mieles name spread to distant lands, including the Philippines and parts of Latin America. In the 18th century, José Mieles, a Spanish settler in the Philippine Islands, established a successful honey production enterprise, contributing to the local economy and the culinary traditions of the region.

Throughout history, the Mieles surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, soldiers, and intellectuals. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and economic fabric of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mieles

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

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

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