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

Miura, 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 Miura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miura in America

Miura is the 20099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miura surname appeared 1,329 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 Miura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miura 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 Miura

The surname Miura originated in Japan and has its roots in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the name of a geographical location, specifically a region or village called "Miura." This name was likely given to those who resided in or hailed from that particular area.

In the 12th century, the Miura clan played a significant role in the historical annals of Japan. They were a prominent samurai family that held considerable influence and power during the Kamakura period (1185–1333). Records from this era mention the Miura clan's involvement in various battles and their allegiance to the Minamoto shogunate.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the Miura surname was Miura Yoshiaki (1542–1607), a samurai and military commander who served under the powerful Tokugawa Shogunate. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Miura Anjin (1559–1639), also known as William Adams, an English navigator who reached Japan in 1600. He was among the first Westerners to receive samurai status and was granted the surname Miura by the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.

In the Edo period (1603–1868), the Miura family maintained their status as a respected samurai clan. One prominent member was Miura Baien (1723–1789), a renowned Confucian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the Meiji Restoration (1868–1912), the Miura name continued to be associated with influential figures. Miura Gorō (1838–1918) was a prominent statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in modernizing Japan and establishing diplomatic relations with Western nations.

Throughout history, the Miura surname has been linked to various geographic locations within Japan, such as Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture and Miura City in Shizuoka Prefecture. These place names likely derived from the original Miura clan or village, further solidifying the connection between the surname and its geographical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miura

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

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

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