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

Migas, 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 Migas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Migas in America

Migas is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Migas surname appeared 203 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 Migas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Migas 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 Migas

The surname Migas has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Portuguese word "miga," which means "crumb" or "small piece." The name was likely given to someone who worked as a baker or miller, dealing with crumbs or small pieces of bread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Migas can be found in a document from the city of Lisbon, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain João Migas, who was a baker by trade. It is possible that this João Migas was among the earliest bearers of the surname.

In the 16th century, the name Migas appeared in various records across Portugal, particularly in the regions of Alentejo and Algarve. Some notable individuals from this period include Pero Migas (1510-1582), a renowned poet and playwright from Évora, and Antónia Migas (1525-1599), a noble lady from the village of Monchique.

As Portuguese explorers and settlers ventured to other parts of the world, the surname Migas also spread to various colonies and territories. One notable example is Filipe Migas (1620-1688), a Portuguese soldier and explorer who participated in the colonization of Brazil.

In the 18th century, the Migas surname gained prominence in the Azores Islands. Miguel Migas (1745-1812) was a prominent merchant and landowner from the island of Terceira, while Joana Migas (1760-1832) was a respected educator and philanthropist from São Miguel Island.

As the Migas family continued to expand and migrate, the name also found its way to other parts of the world. In the 19th century, Manuel Migas (1825-1901) was a notable figure in the Portuguese community of Macau, serving as a successful businessman and community leader.

Throughout history, the surname Migas has been associated with various occupations, including bakers, millers, merchants, and artisans. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Migas

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

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

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