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

Mineros, 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 Mineros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mineros in America

Mineros is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mineros surname appeared 176 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 Mineros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mineros 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 Mineros

The surname MINEROS originated in Spain during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "minero," meaning "miner," and likely referred to an occupation or profession associated with mining or working in mines.

The earliest known records of the MINEROS surname can be traced back to the regions of Castile and Aragon in Spain, where mining activities were prevalent during that time period. The name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for individuals involved in mining or as a topographic name for those living near mining areas.

One of the earliest documented instances of the MINEROS surname appears in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla" (Book of the Distribution of Seville), a historical record from the 13th century that documented the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville after its reconquest by King Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248. The name appears as "Mineros," indicating its presence in Spain during that era.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Juan MINEROS (born around 1425) was recorded as a prominent silversmith and artisan in the city of Seville. His works were highly regarded, and he was commissioned to create various pieces for the local church and nobility.

During the 16th century, the MINEROS surname spread to other regions of Spain and eventually to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in areas with significant mining activities, such as Mexico and Peru. One example is Pedro MINEROS (1520-1590), a Spanish explorer and mining engineer who played a crucial role in the development of silver mining in the region of Zacatecas, Mexico.

In the 17th century, the surname MINEROS also appeared in the records of the Inquisition in Spain, with individuals bearing this name being accused of various crimes or infractions related to the Church. One such case involved Juana MINEROS (born around 1615), who was tried by the Inquisition in Seville for alleged heretical practices.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the MINEROS surname continued to spread across different regions and continents. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Andrés MINEROS (1780-1845), a Chilean military officer and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement, and María MINEROS (1825-1895), a renowned Mexican poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mineros

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

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

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