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

Mijangos, 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 Mijangos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mijangos in America

Mijangos is the 21648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mijangos surname appeared 1,204 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 Mijangos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mijangos 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 Mijangos

The surname Mijangos originated in Spain, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "mijar," which means "to urinate," combined with the suffix "-ango," signifying a place or locality. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location associated with a place where people or animals commonly urinated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mijangos can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document compiled in the 14th century during the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. This document lists several individuals with the surname Mijangos, indicating that the name was already well-established in certain regions of Spain by that time.

The name Mijangos has been linked to several place names in Spain, such as Mijangos de la Ribera, a municipality in the province of Burgos, and Mijangos de la Unión, a village in the province of Cantabria. These place names may have contributed to the widespread use of the surname among families residing in those areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Mijangos. One such figure was Diego de Mijangos (1520-1592), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Francisco Pizarro in the conquest of Peru. He participated in the Battle of Las Salinas and later served as a regidor (local administrator) in the city of Arequipa.

Another notable bearer of the Mijangos surname was Juan de Mijangos (1568-1638), a Spanish painter and sculptor who worked in the Baroque style. Some of his notable works include the altarpiece in the Cathedral of Cuenca and the sculptures adorning the façade of the Church of San Andrés in Madrid.

In the 19th century, José Mariano Mijangos (1801-1875) was a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the governor of the State of Mexico from 1845 to 1847. He played a significant role in the political affairs of Mexico during the turbulent period following the Mexican-American War.

The name Mijangos has also been associated with notable individuals in the fields of literature and academia. One such figure was Manuel Mijangos (1895-1978), a Mexican writer and educator who authored several novels and short stories exploring the themes of rural life and indigenous cultures in Mexico.

Finally, María Antonieta Mijangos (1935-2022) was a renowned Mexican writer and journalist who made significant contributions to the literary scene in Mexico. She authored numerous novels, short stories, and essays, and her works often explored issues of gender, identity, and social justice.

While the surname Mijangos may not be as widely recognized as some other Spanish surnames, its rich history and connections to various regions, professions, and notable individuals make it a fascinating subject of study in the field of onomatology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mijangos

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

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

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