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

Mescall, 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 Mescall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mescall in America

Mescall is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mescall surname appeared 362 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 Mescall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mescall to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mescall

The surname MESCALL has its origins in Ireland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Irish Gaelic name Ó Meascáil, which translates to "descendant of Meascáil." The name Meascáil itself is derived from the Irish word "meascadh," meaning "to mix" or "to blend."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MESCALL surname can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals mention a member of the Ó Meascáil clan named Tadhg Ó Meascáil, who lived in the 16th century and was a prominent figure in County Westmeath.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the MESCALL surname was concentrated in the counties of Westmeath, Longford, and Roscommon. The name was also associated with the Gaelic families of O'Ferrall and O'Conor, who were powerful clans in the region.

In the 19th century, the MESCALL surname began to appear in various parts of the United States and Canada, as many Irish families emigrated during the Great Famine. One notable individual from this period was John Mescall, an Irish-American politician who served as the Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, from 1905 to 1909.

Another notable figure was Michael Mescall, born in 1847 in County Westmeath, Ireland. He emigrated to the United States and became a successful businessman and philanthropist in New York City. He was a prominent supporter of Irish causes and helped establish several organizations for the Irish community in the city.

In the early 20th century, the MESCALL surname was also found in Australia, where many Irish families had settled. One example is Patrick Mescall, born in 1892 in County Roscommon, Ireland, who later moved to Australia and became a respected farmer and community leader in the state of Victoria.

Another notable individual was Bridget Mescall, born in 1875 in County Longford, Ireland. She emigrated to England and became involved in the women's suffrage movement, campaigning for the right of women to vote.

Overall, the MESCALL surname has a rich history deeply rooted in Irish heritage and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields and regions around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mescall

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

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 Mescall 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mescall has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Mescall was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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