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

Misal, 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 Misal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Misal in America

Misal is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Misal surname appeared 100 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 Misal.

The history of the last name Misal

The surname MISAL is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the western state of Maharashtra. It can be traced back to the Sanskrit word "mishri," which means "sugar" or "sweetmeat." The name was likely adopted by families involved in the production or trade of sugar or sweetmeats during the medieval period.

MISAL is thought to have derived from the Marathi word "misal," which refers to a spicy curry dish popular in the region. It is possible that the name was originally associated with individuals who prepared or sold this dish, similar to how surnames like "Baker" or "Miller" emerged in Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MISAL surname can be found in the Peshwa records of the 17th and 18th centuries, which were maintained by the Maratha rulers of the time. These records documented land grants, appointments, and other administrative matters, suggesting that the MISAL name was present among the population during this period.

In the 19th century, the MISAL surname appears in various historical documents, such as land revenue records and census data from the British colonial era. This indicates that families with this surname were well-established in the region by that time.

Notable individuals with the MISAL surname include Govind Shankar Misal (1844-1913), a renowned Marathi writer and social reformer who advocated for the education of women and the abolition of the caste system. Another prominent figure was Sadashiv Rao Misal (1825-1896), a Marathi scholar and author who contributed significantly to the preservation of Marathi literature.

In the 20th century, Dattatraya Govind Misal (1890-1976) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as the President of the Bombay Legislative Council and played a key role in the Indian independence movement. Additionally, Rambhau Bhikaji Misal (1905-1982) was a notable historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of the Maratha Empire.

The MISAL surname can also be found among Indian diaspora communities around the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to Maharashtra, such as East Africa and the Caribbean.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Misal

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

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

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