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

Miralles, 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 Miralles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miralles in America

Miralles is the 40016th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miralles surname appeared 548 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 Miralles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miralles 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 Miralles

The surname Miralles originated in the region of Valencia, Spain, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Catalan words "mirar" meaning "to look" and "lles" meaning "place," suggesting the name may have referred to a place with a good vantage point or view.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Miralles can be found in the Llibre del Repartiment, a document from the 13th century that recorded land grants in the newly conquered territories of Valencia following the Reconquista. The name was likely associated with individuals who received land in this region.

During the 15th century, the Miralles family gained prominence in Valencia, with several members holding important positions in the local government and clergy. Notably, Pere Miralles (1450-1521) served as the Bishop of Mallorca from 1493 to 1521.

The name Miralles can also be traced to the nearby regions of Aragon and Catalonia, where variations such as Mirallas and Miralle were used. In the 16th century, the explorer and conquistador Juan de Miralles (c. 1490-1558) was involved in the Spanish conquest of Guatemala and El Salvador.

In the 17th century, the playwright and poet Juan Miralles (1617-1680) gained recognition for his works in Valencia, contributing to the literary culture of the time. Another notable figure was Félix Miralles (1675-1748), a Catalan painter known for his religious and mythological works.

As the Miralles family dispersed throughout Spain and its colonies, the name appeared in various regions. In the 19th century, the Cuban writer and journalist Francisco Miralles (1828-1901) played a significant role in the independence movement against Spanish rule.

Throughout its history, the surname Miralles has been closely associated with the regions of Valencia, Aragon, and Catalonia, reflecting its origins and the geographical spread of the family. While variations in spelling exist, the core meaning and connection to the idea of a "place with a view" remain central to the etymology of this Spanish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miralles

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

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

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