Explore the Family Name Mirasol
The meaning of Mirasol
Spanish: habitational name from an altered form (via Miralsol) of Miralsot, a place in Huesca province, composed of Catalan mira al sot ‘look at the hollow’. This surname is most common in the Philippines, where it may actually be a nickname from Spanish mirasol ‘sunflower’.
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How common is the last name Mirasol in the United States?
The surname Mirasol has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,219th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 62,189th spot, marking a change of 17.32%. The count of people with the surname Mirasol also increased during this period. In 2000, there were 239 individuals with this surname, while in 2010, the number had grown to 322, signifying a rise of 34.73%. The proportion of people named Mirasol per 100,000 population also rose from 0.09 to 0.11, indicating an increase of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #62,189 | 17.32% |
| Count | 239 | 322 | 34.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mirasol
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mirasol, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to the Asian/Pacific Islander group. This group's representation increased slightly from 82.01% in 2000 to 84.16% in 2010, marking a change of 2.62%. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races accounted for 5.86% in 2000, which decreased to 4.04% in 2010--a decline of 31.06%. The surname made its first appearance among the White population in 2010, accounting for 3.11%, while its prevalence within the Hispanic community decreased from 9.21% in 2000 to 7.14% in 2010, a drop of 22.48%. There were no individuals with the surname Mirasol identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.01% | 84.16% | 2.62% |
| Hispanic | 9.21% | 7.14% | -22.48% |
| Two or More Races | 5.86% | 4.04% | -31.06% |
| White | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |