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

Miro, 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 Miro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miro in America

Miro is the 22404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miro surname appeared 1,149 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 Miro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miro 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 Miro

The surname Miro has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Catalan and Spanish personal name Mir, which itself is derived from the Latin word "mirus" meaning "wonderful" or "admirable."

In the early medieval period, the name Miro was particularly prevalent in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it was borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus" of the Monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès, which mentions a nobleman named Miro who lived in the late 9th century.

During the 11th and 12th centuries, the name Miro gained further prominence with the rise of the Count-Kings of Barcelona and the expansion of the Crown of Aragon. One notable bearer of the name was Ramón Berenguer III, Count of Barcelona, who was also known as Ramón Berenguer el Gran (the Great) and ruled from 1097 to 1131. His daughter, Petronila, was married to the King of Aragon, Ramiro II, furthering the spread of the name Miro across the region.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the "Llibre de Repartiment de València," which recorded the names of those who participated in the conquest and distribution of lands in the Kingdom of Valencia. Several place names in Spain, such as Miró and Miróbriga, are believed to have been derived from the surname Miro or its variants.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Miro. Joan Miró (1893-1983) was a renowned Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist, widely considered one of the most influential figures in modern art. Another notable bearer of the name was Gerardo Miro (1827-1895), a Spanish politician and writer who served as the Mayor of Barcelona.

Other historical figures with the surname Miro include Gabriel Miro (1879-1930), a Spanish novelist and poet known for his works such as "Las Figuras de la Pasión del Señor" and "El Obispo Leproso." Juan Miro (1856-1924) was a Spanish painter and illustrator, best known for his works depicting scenes from rural life in Valencia.

In the realm of sports, José Miro (1905-1966) was a Spanish football player who played as a forward for clubs like Real Madrid and the Spanish national team in the 1920s and 1930s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miro

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

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

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