Explore the Family Name Miron
The meaning of Miron
1. Spanish (Mirón): from mirón, a derivative of mirar ‘to look’ (from Latin mirare), possibly a nickname in the sense ‘nosy, inquisitive’. 2. Spanish and Catalan: Castilianized form (Mirón) of Catalan Miró (see Miro). 3. Romanian: from the personal name Miron, Greek Myrōn (from myron ‘myrrh’). 4. French Canadian: shortened form of French Migneron, itself derived from Mignier, an occupational name from minier ‘miner’. Compare Mero 5 and Merrow 4. 5. French: from a diminutive of Mire 2 ‘physician’. 6. In some cases possibly also an American shortened form of Greek patronymics from the personal name Miron, Myrōn (see 3 above and Myron). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Elia, Francisco, Raul, Ricardo, Alberto, Ana, Angel, Ayala, Baldomero, Cesar. French Marcel, Andre, Emile, Gilles, Jean Louis, Yves.
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How common is the last name Miron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Miron has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Miron surname was ranked 12,542 with a count of 2,266 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.84. By 2010, the rank had improved to 11,488 with a count of 2,739 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.93. This represents an increase in rank by 8.4%, a rise in count by 20.87% and an enhancement in the proportion per 100,000 of 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,542 | #11,488 | 8.4% |
| Count | 2,266 | 2,739 | 20.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.93 | 10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miron
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Mirons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 222.86%, while those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an improvement of 20.45%. Hispanics using the Miron name rose by 32.74% to become 38.19% of all Mirons in 2010. However, the percentage of white people with this surname declined by 13.48% and those identifying as Black dropped by 49.57%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races also decreased by 51.06%. It's clear that the ethnic identity associated with the Miron surname is becoming more diverse over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.43% | 58.34% | -13.48% |
| Hispanic | 28.77% | 38.19% | 32.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 1.13% | 222.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 1.06% | 20.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 0.69% | -51.06% |
| Black | 1.15% | 0.58% | -49.57% |