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

Miralda, 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 Miralda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miralda in America

Miralda is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miralda surname appeared 320 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 Miralda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miralda 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 Miralda

The surname Miralda has its origins in Spain, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "miralda," which means "lookout" or "watchtower." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in a watchtower or a lookout post.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Pedro Miralda was mentioned in a document from the city of Valencia. This document referred to him as a watchman responsible for monitoring the city's defenses.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in several records from the region of Catalonia, particularly in the areas around Barcelona and Girona. One notable individual from this time was Jaume Miralda, a merchant who was involved in the trade of wool and textiles.

The Miralda name can also be traced back to the town of Miralda, located in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia. It is believed that some individuals may have taken the name as a reference to their place of origin or residence in this town.

During the 15th century, the Miralda family gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where they were involved in various business ventures and held positions of influence. One member of this family, Juan Miralda, served as a councilor in the city's government during the latter part of the century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Miralda name was Francesc Miralda, a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and buildings in the cities of Barcelona and Valencia.

Throughout the centuries, the Miralda surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and scholars. One such individual was Joaquim Miralda, a 19th-century Catalan painter known for his landscapes and portraiture.

In the 20th century, the name gained international recognition when the artist Antoni Miralda, born in 1942, became known for his innovative and unconventional art installations that explored themes of food, culture, and social interactions.

While the Miralda surname has its roots in Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchanges.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miralda

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

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

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