Explore the Family Name Miears
The meaning of Miears
Altered form of Mears or Miers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miears in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Miears saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Miears was ranked as the 55,003rd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 57,101st rank, marking a 3.81% decrease. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Miears surname increased from 350 to 357 during the same period, indicating a 2% growth rate. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease of 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #57,101 | -3.81% |
| Count | 350 | 357 | 2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miears
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Miears. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The majority identified as White, at 96% in 2000, though this percentage decreased slightly to 91.88% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.29% to 4.20% over the decade, marking a significant growth of 83.41%. Interestingly, 2010 also marked the first year that some individuals with the surname Miears identified as belonging to two or more races (1.68%) and as American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.40%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 91.88% | -4.29% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 4.2% | 83.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |