2010
#112,568
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Maisuria
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Indian state of Mayurbhanj.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 302 Americans carry the last name Maisuria. That puts it at #78,395 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,134,948 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maisuria surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Maisuria with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
302
1 in 1,134,948
Census rank
#78,395
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
263
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 263 bearers of the surname Maisuria in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 78395th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maisuria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maisuria
Among Census respondents with the surname Maisuria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Maisuria bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maisuria surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.2% · 253
- White1.9% · 5
- Two or more races1.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maisuria
Maisuria appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#78,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 263
+107 bearers (+68.6%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 34,173 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #112,568 | 156 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #78,395 | 263 | 0.09 | +107 bearers (+68.6%) | Up 34,173 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maisuria surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,568 | #78,395 | 30.4% |
| Count | 156 | 263 | 68.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.09 | 76.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maisuria bearers went from 156 to 263 (+68.6% change). The surname moved up 34,173 positions in the national ranking, going from #112,568 to #78,395.
FAQ
Maisuria surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maisuria?
Name Census estimates that about 302 living Americans carry the surname Maisuria. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,134,948 residents.
How common is Maisuria?
Maisuria ranks #78,395 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 263 people with the surname Maisuria. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (302), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maisuria.
Has Maisuria become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maisuria went from 156 recorded bearers to 263. That is an increase of 107 (+68.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #112,568 to #78,395.
What does the Census say about the background of Maisuria?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maisuria, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maisuria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (253 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maisuria appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (96.2%), White (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maisuria (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maisuria mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Indian state of Mayurbhanj. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maisuria (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Maisuria?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Maisuria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.