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

Minguela, 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 Minguela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minguela in America

Minguela is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minguela surname appeared 239 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 Minguela.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minguela 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 Minguela

The surname Minguela has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Aragon. It can be traced back to the 13th century, and it is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "minguar," which means "to decrease" or "to diminish."

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or locations. In the case of Minguela, it is thought to have been originally used as a descriptive surname, perhaps referring to someone who was considered diminutive or small in stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Minguela can be found in the 14th-century collection of documents known as the Archivo de la Corona de Aragón. These records mention a certain Pedro Minguela, who lived in the town of Zaragoza during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various municipal records and legal documents from the region of Aragon. For example, there is a mention of a Juan Minguela, a landowner from the town of Teruel, born in 1537.

As the Minguela family spread throughout Spain, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Minguela, Mingüela, and Minguela. These slight differences in spelling were often due to regional variations in pronunciation or transcription errors by scribes.

One notable individual who bore the surname Minguela was María Minguela, a renowned composer and musician who lived in the late 18th century. Born in 1751 in the town of Calatayud, Aragon, she gained fame for her skill in composing religious music and was highly regarded in her time.

Another individual of historical significance was José Minguela, a military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon. Born in 1785 in the city of Zaragoza, he played a crucial role in several battles and was honored for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, the Minguela family spread further across Spain, and some members even emigrated to the Americas. One such individual was Tomás Minguela, who was born in 1832 in the town of Alcañiz, Aragon. He later settled in Argentina, where he became a prominent landowner and businessman.

The name Minguela has also been associated with various places in Spain. For instance, there is a municipality called Minguela in the province of Cuenca, which likely derived its name from the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the area.

Throughout its history, the surname Minguela has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, military figures, landowners, and businessmen. While its origins may be rooted in a descriptive term, the name has become a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage and has left its mark on various aspects of Spanish society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minguela

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

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

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