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

Miyares, 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 Miyares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miyares in America

Miyares is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miyares surname appeared 298 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 Miyares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miyares 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 Miyares

The surname Miyares is of Spanish origin, originating in the northwest region of the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Galician word "miar," meaning "to meow," and may have been an occupational surname referring to someone who worked with cats or had a connection to these animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Miyares surname can be found in the Tumbo Viejo de Castilla, a 13th-century manuscript from the Kingdom of León. This document mentions an individual named Pedro Miyares, indicating the presence of this surname in the area during that time.

In the 15th century, the Miyares family established roots in the town of Ribadeo, located in the province of Lugo, Galicia. This region has a rich history of seafaring and maritime activities, suggesting that members of the Miyares clan may have been involved in these pursuits.

A notable figure bearing the Miyares surname was Juan Miyares, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Miyares played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and is mentioned in several historical accounts from that era.

During the 17th century, the Miyares name appeared in various records related to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable individual was Tomás Miyares, a landowner and cattle rancher in the region of Nuevo Reino de León (present-day northeastern Mexico). His descendants continued to be influential figures in the area for several generations.

In the 19th century, a prominent Miyares was Ramón Miyares y González, a Spanish lawyer, writer, and politician born in Asturias in 1806. He served as a member of the Spanish parliament and was known for his literary works, including a collection of poems and plays.

Another notable figure was José Miyares Cabrera, a Cuban independence fighter and military leader born in 1826. He participated in multiple uprisings against Spanish colonial rule and became a respected figure in the Cuban revolutionary movement.

As the Miyares surname spread across the Spanish-speaking world, it has continued to be associated with various professions and fields, including academia, arts, and politics. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Iberia, the name has become a part of the cultural tapestry in many Spanish-speaking regions and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miyares

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

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

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