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

Miras, 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 Miras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miras in America

Miras is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miras surname appeared 197 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 Miras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miras 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 Miras

The surname MIRAS is believed to have originated in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "mirar," which means "to look" or "to gaze." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a lookout or a watchman.

In the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations or physical characteristics. The name MIRAS likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who performed specific duties or had a particular appearance. During this time, the surname was found primarily in the regions of Andalusia and Catalonia.

One of the earliest known references to the MIRAS surname can be found in the records of the Inquisition in Seville, Spain, from the late 15th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname, suggesting that the name was already well-established in the area.

By the 16th century, the MIRAS name had spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In 1548, a man named Juan MIRAS was listed as a resident of Santo Domingo, in present-day Dominican Republic. This indicates that the name had already crossed the Atlantic and taken root in the New World.

One notable figure bearing the MIRAS surname was Pedro MIRAS (1546-1611), a Spanish painter and sculptor who worked in Seville during the late Renaissance period. His works can still be found in various churches and museums in Spain.

Another prominent individual was Juan MIRAS y Bautista (1621-1688), a Spanish scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Segovia. He was known for his writings on religious philosophy and his contributions to the Council of Trent.

In the 18th century, a man named Francisco MIRAS (1735-1810) gained recognition as a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Málaga. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the region for several generations.

During the 19th century, the MIRAS name appeared in various literary works and historical documents across Spain and Latin America. For example, José María MIRAS (1815-1892) was a prominent Venezuelan poet and journalist who advocated for independence from Spanish rule.

Throughout its history, the surname MIRAS has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from artists and scholars to merchants and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and migration patterns of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miras

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

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

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