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

Mifsud, 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 Mifsud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mifsud in America

Mifsud is the 31587th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mifsud surname appeared 732 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 Mifsud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mifsud 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 Mifsud

The surname Mifsud has its origins in Malta, an island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, derived from the Arabic word "miftah," meaning "key." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a professionor trade related to locksmithing or metalworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mifsud can be found in the "Militia Muster Rolls" of the 16th century. These historical documents, maintained by the Maltese authorities, listed individuals eligible for military service, including those bearing the name Mifsud.

In the 17th century, the surname Mifsud appeared in various parish records and civil documents across Malta. Notable examples include the birth record of Giovanni Mifsud in 1612 and the marriage record of Pasquale Mifsud and Caterina Vella in 1673, both from the town of Żebbuġ.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname Mifsud. One such figure was Don Giovanni Battista Mifsud (1698-1762), a prominent ecclesiastic and theologian who served as the Bishop of Malta from 1744 until his death.

During the 19th century, the Mifsud family established itself as a respected and influential clan in Malta. One prominent member was Sir Michele Andrea Mifsud (1819-1891), a lawyer and politician who served as the Chief Justice of Malta from 1885 until his passing.

Another notable figure was Emmanuele Luigi Mifsud (1853-1933), a highly regarded historian and author who made significant contributions to the study of Maltese history and culture. His works, including "Origine della Lingua Maltese" (Origins of the Maltese Language), are widely recognized as seminal texts in their field.

In more recent times, the name Mifsud has gained international recognition through individuals such as Mark Mifsud (born 1963), a renowned Maltese artist known for his vibrant paintings and sculptures. Additionally, Joseph Mifsud (born 1960) is a Maltese academic who gained notoriety for his involvement in the Trump-Russia investigation in the United States.

While the surname Mifsud has its roots in Malta, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, when it emerged as a reflection of the island's rich cultural heritage and diverse influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mifsud

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

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

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