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

Miree, 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 Miree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miree in America

Miree is the 54178th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miree surname appeared 381 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 Miree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miree 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 Miree

The surname MIREE is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "miré," which means "mirror" or "reflective surface." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person who worked as a mirror maker or had some connection to the production or sale of mirrors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MIREE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England conducted in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who came to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named William MIREE is mentioned in the records of the town of Rouen, Normandy. He is listed as a landowner and prominent citizen. Around the same period, another individual named Jean MIREE is recorded as a member of the local guild of mirror makers in Paris.

During the 15th century, a branch of the MIREE family is known to have settled in the region of Burgundy, France. One member, Pierre MIREE, born in 1438, was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and customs of the Burgundian court.

In the 16th century, the name MIREE appears in connection with a small village in the French Alps, which was once known as Miree-sur-Lac. This suggests that the surname may have been derived from a place name in some cases.

Notable individuals with the surname MIREE include:

1. Mathieu MIREE (1609-1679), a French philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris.
2. Marie-Thérèse MIREE (1718-1799), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of the Enlightenment movement.
3. Jacques MIREE (1792-1867), a French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a diplomat.
4. Émile MIREE (1832-1901), a French architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings in Paris.
5. Charlotte MIREE (1879-1957), a French painter and sculptor whose works were inspired by the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements.

While the surname MIREE may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Normandy, where it likely originated from an occupation or association with the production of mirrors or reflective surfaces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miree

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

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

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