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

Mireku, 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 Mireku surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mireku in America

Mireku is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mireku surname appeared 136 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 Mireku.

The history of the last name Mireku

The surname MIREKU has its origins in the Baltic region, specifically in the area that is now modern-day Lithuania. It is believed to have emerged in the late 14th century, deriving from the Lithuanian word "miręs," which means "deceased" or "departed." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with the deceased, perhaps in a funerary or religious capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MIREKU can be found in a manuscript from the town of Kaunas, dated around 1412. This document lists a man named Petras Mireku as a member of the local clergy. It is possible that this individual was associated with the church's responsibilities for burial rites and commemorating the departed.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, variants of the name such as MIREKUS and MIRECKIS appear in various records from the Lithuanian territories. These spellings likely reflect regional dialects and the evolving nature of written language at the time.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Jonas Mireku (1562-1631), a scholar and translator who was instrumental in producing some of the earliest Lithuanian-language books. His work helped to preserve and promote the Lithuanian language during a period of significant cultural and political upheaval.

Another prominent individual with the surname MIREKU was Marija Mireku (1785-1849), a landowner and philanthropist from the Samogitia region of Lithuania. She was renowned for her support of educational initiatives and her efforts to improve the lives of her tenants and the local community.

As the Lithuanian diaspora spread across Europe and beyond, the name MIREKU also appeared in other regions. For example, in the 19th century, there are records of a family bearing this surname in the Prussian city of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad, Russia).

It is worth noting that the name MIREKU may also have connections to place names in Lithuania, such as the village of Mirekiai, located in the Šilutė district. However, the exact relationship between the surname and this particular location remains unclear.

Throughout its history, the surname MIREKU has maintained a strong presence in Lithuania and among Lithuanian communities around the world. While its origins may be somewhat obscure, it remains a distinctive name with deep roots in the culture and language of this Baltic region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mireku

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

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 Mireku 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.

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

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