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UK surname

Miele

An Italian occupational surname referring to a honey producer or beekeeper, derived from the Italian word for honey, "miele."

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Miele surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 200, ranked #19,591, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hillside and Calton Hill, Worthing and Burghead, Roseisle and Laich.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Miele is 202 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 19900.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

200

2016, ranked #19,591

Peak year

2015

202 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Miele had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 200 in 2016, ranked #19,591.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 24 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Miele surname distribution map

The map shows where the Miele surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Miele surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Miele over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 5 #32,456
1861 historical 9 #32,724
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 12 #32,772
1911 historical 24 #30,800
1997 modern 140 #22,031
1998 modern 148 #21,841
1999 modern 152 #21,636
2000 modern 162 #20,735
2001 modern 154 #21,122
2002 modern 156 #21,348
2003 modern 144 #22,270
2004 modern 154 #21,432
2005 modern 166 #20,379
2006 modern 168 #20,368
2007 modern 171 #20,387
2008 modern 180 #19,946
2009 modern 186 #19,946
2010 modern 188 #20,235
2011 modern 184 #20,363
2012 modern 178 #20,758
2013 modern 191 #20,124
2014 modern 194 #20,097
2015 modern 202 #19,433
2016 modern 200 #19,591

Geography

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Where Mieles are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hillside and Calton Hill, Worthing, Burghead, Roseisle and Laich, Rafford, Dallas, Dyke to Dava and Kirklees. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hillside and Calton Hill City of Edinburgh
2 Worthing 011 Worthing
3 Burghead, Roseisle and Laich Moray
4 Rafford, Dallas, Dyke to Dava Moray
5 Kirklees 031 Kirklees

Forenames

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First names often paired with Miele

These lists show first names that appear often with the Miele surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Miele

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Miele, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Miele surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Miele household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Miele is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Miele is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Miele falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Miele is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Miele, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Miele

The surname Miele originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "miele," which means "honey" in English. The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who produced or sold honey.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled in various ways, such as Miel, Miela, and Mielo, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. The name was particularly common in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily, where beekeeping was a significant economic activity.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Miele can be found in the "Libro d'Oro" (Book of Gold) of the Republic of Venice, which dates back to the 14th century. This document recorded the names of prominent Venetian families, indicating that the Miele family held a notable position in the city's social and political landscape.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Miele (1515-1572) was a renowned Italian architect and engineer, best known for his work on the fortifications of the city of Palermo in Sicily. His contributions to the city's defense architecture earned him recognition and praise from his contemporaries.

Another prominent individual with the surname Miele was Giuseppe Miele (1808-1856), an Italian philosopher and educator who played a significant role in the development of the educational system in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

During the Renaissance period, the name Miele was associated with several artists and intellectuals. One such figure was Antonio Miele (1450-1520), a Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor who worked primarily in Naples and its surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, the Miele family had a presence in the southern Italian region of Calabria. One notable member was Vincenzo Miele (1826-1902), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Miele has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and public figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

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1881 census detail

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Miele families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Miele surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 1 Mieles recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Fulham London in Middlesex leads with 1 Mieles recorded in 1881 and an index of 714.29x.

Place Total Index
Fulham London 1 714.29x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Miele surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 1

FAQ

Miele surname: questions and answers

How common was the Miele surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Miele surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Miele surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 200 in 2016. That gives Miele a modern rank of #19,591.

What does the Miele surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a honey producer or beekeeper, derived from the Italian word for honey, "miele."

What does the Miele map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Miele bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.