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

Miera, 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 Miera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miera in America

Miera is the 17625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miera surname appeared 1,594 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 Miera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miera 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 Miera

The surname Miera has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Asturias. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name is derived from the Latin word "merus," meaning "pure" or "unmixed," potentially referring to a person's lineage or character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Miera can be found in the Cartulario de San Vicente de Oviedo, a collection of documents from the 12th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the Asturian region by that time.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, an important medieval document that recorded landholdings and tax obligations. This indicates that Miera families held properties and had a significant presence in the region.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Miera served as a secretary to the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. His service to the Crown highlights the prominence of the Miera name during that era.

Another historical figure worth mentioning is Pedro de Miera y Camino (1668-1744), a Spanish sculptor and architect who worked extensively in New Spain (present-day Mexico). His contributions to colonial art and architecture were significant, and he left a lasting legacy in the region.

In the 18th century, José de Miera y Caamaño (1728-1785) was a prominent Spanish painter and engraver. Born in Seville, he gained recognition for his religious works and portraits, which can be found in various churches and museums across Spain and Mexico.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Manuel Miera y Delgado (1819-1891) was a Spanish military officer and politician. He served as a senator and held several important positions in the Spanish government, reflecting the ongoing influence of the Miera name in political circles.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname, such as Mieres and Miera y, have also been recorded throughout history, likely due to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

While the surname Miera has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the Spanish context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miera

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

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

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