2000
#84,310
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 207
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Miret
A surname of Catalan origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 275 Americans carry the last name Miret. That puts it at #84,231 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,246,379 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Miret surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
275
1 in 1,246,379
Census rank
#84,231
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
240
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 240 bearers of the surname Miret in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 84231st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Miret, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Miret
The surname Miret has its origins in Catalonia, a region located in the northeastern part of Spain. It dates back to the medieval period, specifically the 12th century. The name is believed to derive from the Catalan word "miret," which means "small vineyard" or "little vineyard," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with viticulture or owned vineyards.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Miret surname can be found in the Llibre del Repartiment, a historical document that details the distribution of lands and properties after the conquest of Valencia by the Crown of Aragon in the 13th century. In this record, several individuals with the surname Miret are mentioned as recipients of land grants in the region.
The Miret name also appears in various medieval records and manuscripts from Catalonia. For instance, in the 14th century, a prominent figure named Guillem Miret served as a notary and legal advisor to the Count of Barcelona. His influence and reputation within the legal circles of that era are well-documented.
During the Renaissance period, the Miret family produced notable individuals who contributed to the arts and literature. One such figure was Joan Miret, a 16th-century poet and playwright from Barcelona. His works, including plays and poetic anthologies, were widely acclaimed and helped shape the literary landscape of his time.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Miret family settled in the Balearic Islands, particularly in Mallorca. This is evidenced by the presence of Miret family members in historical records from that region. One notable individual was Jaume Miret, a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of Mallorca during the 1600s.
Another prominent figure bearing the Miret surname was Josep Miret i Sans, a 19th-century Catalan historian and archivist. Born in 1858, he dedicated his life to the study and preservation of historical documents and archives, making invaluable contributions to the understanding of Catalan history.
In more recent times, the Miret surname has continued to be associated with individuals who have made their mark in various fields. For example, Enric Miret i Musté, born in 1914, was a renowned Catalan architect responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures throughout Barcelona and its surrounding areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Miret
Among Census respondents with the surname Miret, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Miret bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Miret surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino79.2% · 190
- White17.9% · 43
- Two or more races2.5% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Miret
Miret appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#81,458
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 232
+25 bearers (+12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 2,852 places
2020
#84,231
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 240
+8 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 2,773 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #84,310 | 207 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #81,458 | 232 | 0.08 | +25 bearers (+12.1%) | Up 2,852 places |
| 2020 | #84,231 | 240 | 0.08 | +8 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 2,773 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Miret surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,458 | #84,231 | -3.4% |
| Count | 232 | 240 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Miret bearers went from 232 to 240 (+3.4% change). The surname moved down 2,773 positions in the national ranking, going from #81,458 to #84,231.
FAQ
Miret surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Miret?
Name Census estimates that about 275 living Americans carry the surname Miret. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,246,379 residents.
How common is Miret?
Miret ranks #84,231 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 240 people with the surname Miret. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (275), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Miret.
Has Miret become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Miret went from 232 recorded bearers to 240. That is an increase of 8 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #81,458 to #84,231.
What does the Census say about the background of Miret?
Among Census respondents with the surname Miret, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.2%. The next largest groups are White (17.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Miret in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.2% (190 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Miret appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (79.2%), White (17.9%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Miret (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Miret mean?
A surname of Catalan origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Miret (0.08 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Miret?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Miret on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.