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

Mire, 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 Mire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mire in America

Mire is the 10894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mire surname appeared 2,924 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mire 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 Mire

The surname Mire has its origins in France and dates back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "mire," which means "physician" or "doctor." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who practiced medicine or worked as a healer.

In medieval times, the name Mire appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of France. One notable early reference is found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Redon, a collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, which mentions a certain "Robertus Mire" in the year 1173.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Mire is believed to be that of Hugues Mire, who lived in the village of Châlons-sur-Marne in northeastern France during the late 12th century. Another early bearer of the name was Jean Mire, a merchant from the city of Lyon, who was mentioned in a commercial document dated 1279.

Over the centuries, the name Mire has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 15th century, Jean Mire was a French theologian and ambassador who served as a diplomat for King Charles VII of France. He played a significant role in the Council of Basel, a famous ecclesiastical council held in the city of Basel, Switzerland, between 1431 and 1449.

During the Renaissance period, Pierre Mire (1546-1622) was a French physician and author who wrote several books on medical topics, including a treatise on the plague. He was also a professor of medicine at the University of Montpellier and served as the personal physician to King Henry IV of France.

In the realm of literature, Prosper Mire (1778-1858) was a French poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works in the Romantic movement. He was a member of the prestigious Académie Française and is best known for his historical drama "La Jeunesse de Charles V" (The Youth of Charles V).

Another notable figure was Louis Mire (1857-1924), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other cities in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His most famous work is the Grand Palais, a magnificent exhibition hall and cultural center located in the Champs-Élysées area of Paris.

While the surname Mire has French origins, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, particularly in Belgium and Switzerland, where it may have been introduced through migration or cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mire

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

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

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