About Mitre
The surname Mitre is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "mitra," meaning "miter" in English. A miter is a ceremonial headdress worn by bishops and other high-ranking clergy in the Catholic Church. Therefore, the surname Mitre is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either made or wore miters, or it could have been a surname given to individuals who held a position of authority within the Church.
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The surname Mitre is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mitre based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mitre is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mitre in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mitre using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.