2000
#4,740
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,841
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.54
Rare Last name
Miramontes
A Spanish topographic surname referring to someone living near mountains or hills, derived from the elements "mira" (watch) and "montes" (mountains).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 9,616 Americans carry the last name Miramontes. That puts it at #4,107 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 35,644 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Miramontes surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
9.6K
1 in 35,644
Census rank
#4,107
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
8.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,386 bearers of the surname Miramontes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4107th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Miramontes, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Two or More Races (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Miramontes
The surname Miramontes originates from Spain, specifically from the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "mirar" meaning "to look" and "montes" meaning "mountains," suggesting a connection to someone living in a location with a panoramic view of the mountains.
Miramontes is believed to have appeared in early Spanish records and manuscripts, although specific references are scarce. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile, which mentions individuals with the surname Miramontes.
In the 16th century, Juan Miramontes (c. 1500-1570) was a prominent Spanish architect and stonemason who worked on various architectural projects in Seville and its surroundings. His contributions included the construction of the renowned Casa de Pilatos (House of Pilate) in Seville, a notable example of Mudéjar architecture.
Another notable figure was Pedro de Miramontes (c. 1550-1620), a Spanish Jesuit priest and philosopher who taught at the University of Alcalá and wrote extensively on metaphysics and theology. His works, such as "Disputationes in Aristotelis Logicam" and "Disputationes in Summam Theologiae Divi Thomae," were widely studied during his time.
In the 17th century, Diego de Miramontes y Zuázola (c. 1590-1658) was a Spanish military officer and governor of various territories in New Spain (present-day Mexico). He served as the governor of New Vizcaya and later as the governor of Nueva Galicia, playing a significant role in the colonial administration of the region.
Another notable figure was Alonso de Miramontes y Zuázola (c. 1620-1677), a Spanish clergyman and bishop who served as the Bishop of Michoacán in New Spain. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and advocating for the rights of indigenous populations in the region.
The surname Miramontes has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the town of Miramontes in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, and the Miramontes neighborhood in Seville, Andalusia. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who lived in or owned land in those areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Miramontes
Among Census respondents with the surname Miramontes, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Two or More Races (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Miramontes bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Miramontes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.1% · 7,892
- White4.9% · 414
- Two or more races0.3% · 26
- Black or African American0.2% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Miramontes
Miramontes appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,998
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,884
+2,043 bearers (+29.9%)
Per 100,000 3.01
Rank movement Up 742 places
2020
#4,107
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,386
-498 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 2.81
Rank movement Down 109 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,740 | 6,841 | 2.54 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,998 | 8,884 | 3.01 | +2,043 bearers (+29.9%) | Up 742 places |
| 2020 | #4,107 | 8,386 | 2.81 | -498 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 109 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Miramontes surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,998 | #4,107 | -2.7% |
| Count | 8,884 | 8,386 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 3.01 | 2.81 | -6.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Miramontes bearers went from 8,884 to 8,386 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 109 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,998 to #4,107.
FAQ
Miramontes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Miramontes?
Name Census estimates that about 9,616 living Americans carry the surname Miramontes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 35,644 residents.
How common is Miramontes?
Miramontes ranks #4,107 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.81 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,386 people with the surname Miramontes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (9,616), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.81 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.81 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Miramontes.
Has Miramontes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Miramontes went from 8,884 recorded bearers to 8,386. That is a decrease of 498 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,998 to #4,107.
What does the Census say about the background of Miramontes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Miramontes, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Two or More Races (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Miramontes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (7,892 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Miramontes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.1%), White (4.9%), Two or More Races (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Miramontes (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Miramontes mean?
A Spanish topographic surname referring to someone living near mountains or hills, derived from the elements "mira" (watch) and "montes" (mountains). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Miramontes (2.81 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Miramontes?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Miramontes on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.