Find out how popular the last name Maisuria is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Maisuria.

Maisuria, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Maisuria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maisuria in America

Maisuria is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maisuria surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Maisuria.

The history of the last name Maisuria

The surname Maisuria has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Gujarat. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words 'mahi' meaning earth or land, and 'sura' meaning brave or valiant. This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their bravery or valor in defending their land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maisuria can be found in the Jain literary work, the Kuvalayamala, written in the 14th century. The text mentions a scholar and poet named Maisuria Dharmakirti, who is credited with composing several hymns and devotional works.

During the 16th century, the Maisuria family had established themselves as a prominent clan in the region of Saurashtra, which was then ruled by the Jadeja Rajputs. Historical records from this period mention a Maisuria chieftain named Khengar Maisuria, who played a significant role in the local politics of the time.

In the 17th century, a Maisuria named Ratan Maisuria gained fame as a skilled architect and was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to design and construct several buildings, including a portion of the Red Fort in Delhi.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jayant Maisuria, a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on Jain philosophy and literature. His works, such as the Tattvartha Sutra, became widely studied and influential texts within the Jain community.

In more recent times, the name Maisuria has been associated with notable figures such as Kiran Maisuria, an Indian politician and former member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, and Dilip Maisuria, a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Gujarat.

Overall, the surname Maisuria has a rich history rooted in the Indian subcontinent, with ties to various regions, literary works, and prominent individuals who have made significant contributions across different fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maisuria

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Maisuria.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Maisuria was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Maisuria was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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