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

Mirando, 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 Mirando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mirando in America

Mirando is the 39281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mirando surname appeared 560 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 Mirando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mirando 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 Mirando

The surname MIRANDO is of Italian origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The name is derived from the Italian verb "mirare," which means "to gaze" or "to look," suggesting that it may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as watchmen or sentries.

The earliest recorded instances of the name MIRANDO can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, such as the Florentine Codex of 1289, where it appears as "Mirando di Guglielmo." This particular entry refers to a landowner from the outskirts of Florence, indicating that the name was already well-established among the local nobility.

In the 14th century, the name MIRANDO gained prominence in the city of Perugia, where a prominent family bearing this surname played a significant role in the city's political and cultural life. One notable member was Giovanni MIRANDO (1325-1397), a renowned scholar and poet who authored several works on philosophy and literature.

During the Renaissance period, the MIRANDO name was particularly prevalent in the region of Tuscany, with several members of the family making notable contributions to the arts and sciences. One such individual was Filippo MIRANDO (1472-1536), a talented sculptor and architect who worked on various projects in Florence and Siena.

In the 17th century, the MIRANDO family expanded its reach beyond Italy, with some members settling in other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this period was Antonio MIRANDO (1610-1678), a Spanish military commander who served in the Thirty Years' War and later became the governor of the Spanish Netherlands.

As the centuries progressed, the MIRANDO name continued to appear in historical records across Italy and other European countries. In the 19th century, Giuseppe MIRANDO (1820-1892), an Italian politician and journalist, played a significant role in the Risorgimento movement and the unification of Italy.

While the MIRANDO surname may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, including art, literature, politics, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mirando

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

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

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