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

Mirabella, 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 Mirabella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mirabella in America

Mirabella is the 18326th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mirabella surname appeared 1,512 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mirabella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mirabella 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 Mirabella

The surname Mirabella originated in Italy during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is derived from the Latin phrase "mira bella," which translates to "wonderful beauty" or "admirable beauty." This phrase likely originated as a complimentary nickname or descriptive surname given to someone deemed exceptionally beautiful or attractive.

In the 13th century, the name Mirabella appeared in various historical records and documents from the Italian city-states. One notable early reference is found in the chronicles of the Florentine historian Giovanni Villani, who mentioned a noble family named Mirabella residing in Siena during the late 1200s.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Mirabella was Guido Mirabella, a prominent merchant and diplomat from Perugia who lived between 1230 and 1292. He was known for his successful trade ventures and diplomatic missions on behalf of the city-state.

Another notable figure was Beatrice Mirabella, a renowned poet and scholar from Florence who lived from 1350 to 1420. Her works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human form, gained her widespread acclaim throughout Renaissance Italy.

In the 15th century, the name Mirabella was associated with the noble Mirabella family of Parma. This family owned vast estates and held significant political influence in the region. One member, Giovanni Mirabella (1428-1504), served as a military commander and advisor to the Dukes of Milan.

During the 16th century, the Mirabella surname spread beyond Italy, with several individuals bearing the name appearing in records from Spain and France. One such individual was Pedro Mirabella (1515-1578), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas.

Throughout the centuries, the name Mirabella has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, scholars, and politicians. While the name retains its Italian roots, it has also gained recognition and prominence in other parts of Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mirabella

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

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

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