Explore the Family Name Miera
The meaning of Miera
Spanish: habitational name from Miera, a place in Cantabria. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Carlos, Manuel, Raul, Bernardo, Eloy, Jose, Luis, Orlando, Asencion, Emilia, Medardo.
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How common is the last name Miera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Miera has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Miera ranked 19,687 in popularity with a count of 1,267, featuring in 0.47 per 100k population. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 17,625, demonstrating a rise of 10.47%. The count also rose to 1,594, marking an increase of 25.81%, and the proportion per 100k population raised to 0.54, indicating a growth of 14.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,687 | #17,625 | 10.47% |
| Count | 1,267 | 1,594 | 25.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.54 | 14.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miera
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Miera surged from 0.71% to 4.64%, marking a dramatic increase of 553.52%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races declined by 66.67%, dropping from 1.50% to 0.50%. There was a modest rise in the White demographic, going from 14.60% to 20.64%. The Hispanic group saw a slight drop from 81.77% to 72.33%. The Black demographic increased marginally from 0.47% to 0.63%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group also witnessed a modest growth from 0.95% to 1.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.77% | 72.33% | -11.54% |
| White | 14.6% | 20.64% | 41.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 4.64% | 553.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 1.25% | 31.58% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.63% | 34.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 0.5% | -66.67% |