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

Meuse, 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 Meuse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Meuse in America

Meuse is the 24802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Meuse surname appeared 1,004 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 Meuse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Meuse 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 Meuse

The surname Meuse originates from the Meuse river in present-day Belgium and the Netherlands. The name is derived from the French word "Muese," which is the name of the river. This river was an important waterway for trade and transportation in the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Meuse can be traced back to the 12th century in the regions surrounding the Meuse river. The name was likely adopted by families who lived near or along the river, or who were involved in river-based industries such as fishing or transportation.

One notable historical reference to the name Meuse can be found in the chronicles of the Crusades. In 1189, a knight named Renaud de Meuse was part of the army of King Richard I of England during the Third Crusade. De Meuse is recorded as having participated in several battles and sieges in the Holy Land.

In the 13th century, the name Meuse appeared in various forms in medieval records and manuscripts, including "de Mues," "de Muese," and "de Muyce." These variations likely reflect local dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

A famous bearer of the surname Meuse was Jean-Baptiste Meuse (1665-1742), a French sculptor and architect who worked in the Baroque style. He is best known for his contributions to the design and decoration of the Palace of Versailles.

Another notable individual with the Meuse surname was Pierre-François Meuse (1795-1870), a French mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, Constant-Alphonse Meuse (1824-1895) was a prominent Belgian painter and illustrator. He is particularly renowned for his depictions of rural life and landscapes in his native Belgium.

Another historical figure with the Meuse surname was Émile Meuse (1837-1909), a French operatic baritone who performed at the Paris Opera and other prestigious venues throughout Europe in the late 19th century.

Finally, Henri Meuse (1878-1964) was a Belgian architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the modernization and development of Brussels in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Meuse

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

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

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