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

Miguélez, 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 Miguélez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miguélez in America

Miguélez is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miguélez surname appeared 157 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 Miguélez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miguélez 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 Miguélez

The surname Miguelez has its origins in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish given name Miguel, which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God." The suffix "ez" is a Spanish patronymic, indicating the name's transition from a given name to a hereditary surname.

In the early days, the name was predominantly found in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where it gained prominence among the nobility and landed gentry. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the Archivo Histórico Nacional in Madrid, where a document from 1573 mentions a certain Juan Miguelez de Sotomayor.

As the name spread across the Iberian Peninsula, it underwent various spelling variations, including Miguelaz, Migueliz, and Miguelez. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic nuances of the areas where the name took root.

Historical records show that the Miguelez family played a role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. In the 17th century, a certain Pedro Miguelez de Santillana was among the early Spanish settlers in what is now modern-day Mexico. His descendants went on to establish themselves as prominent landowners and ranchers in the region.

The name also found its way into the annals of Spanish literature, with one of the earliest known references dating back to the 16th century. In his renowned novel, "La Vida del Buscón" (The Life of the Buscón), the Spanish writer Francisco de Quevedo mentioned a character named Alonso Miguelez, a minor nobleman from Toledo.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Miguelez. These include:

1. Manuel Miguelez (1832-1890), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from Spanish rural life.
2. Juana Miguelez de Guzmán (1559-1630), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions in Seville.
3. Pedro Miguelez de Ledesma (1548-1616), a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied the expeditions of Juan de Oñate to the American Southwest in the late 16th century.
4. Francisco Miguelez y Fernández (1814-1892), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1876 to 1880.
5. Emilio Miguelez Martínez (1901-1978), a Spanish architect and urban planner known for his contributions to the reconstruction of Madrid after the Spanish Civil War.

While the surname Miguelez is not among the most common in Spain today, it remains a part of the country's rich cultural heritage, with its roots deeply intertwined with the nation's history, exploration, and artistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miguélez

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

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

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