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

Mirelez, 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 Mirelez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mirelez in America

Mirelez is the 33596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mirelez surname appeared 678 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 Mirelez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mirelez 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 Mirelez

The surname Mirelez is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. It is derived from the Spanish word "mirador," meaning "lookout" or "vantage point," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived in elevated areas or worked as sentries or watchmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mirelez can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento" (Book of Distribution), a 13th-century document that detailed the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian conquest of the region from the Moors. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Mirelez, indicating their presence in the area during that time.

The name Mirelez also appears in various historical records and manuscripts from the 14th and 15th centuries in Spain, such as the "Registro de la Población" (Population Registry) and the "Crónica de Enrique IV" (Chronicle of Henry IV). These records provide insights into the geographical distribution and social status of families bearing the Mirelez surname during those periods.

One notable individual with the surname Mirelez was Andres Mirelez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Andres Mirelez played a significant role in the early exploration and colonization efforts of the Spanish in the Caribbean and is mentioned in various historical accounts from that era.

Another prominent figure was Diego Mirelez de Zuñiga, a Spanish military commander who served during the reign of Philip II in the 16th century. He participated in several campaigns, including the Spanish conquest of Portugal, and his exploits are documented in various chronicles and historical records from that period.

In the 17th century, the Mirelez name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Juan Mirelez was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits, which can be found in various churches and museums across Spain. Meanwhile, Francisco Mirelez y Sotomayor was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age.

The surname Mirelez also has a strong presence in Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico and Central America, where it is believed to have been introduced during the Spanish colonization period. Several notable figures with the Mirelez surname have emerged in these regions, including Juan Mirelez, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mirelez

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

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

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