2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Miscia
Of Italian origin, possibly derived from the Latin word "mischius" meaning mixed or blended.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Miscia. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Miscia 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.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Miscia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Miscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Miscia
The surname MISCIA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to derive from the Latin word "miscere," which means "to mix" or "to blend." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who worked as a mixer or blender of various substances, such as a baker or a wine maker.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname MISCIA can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in various municipal records and documents from the cities of Naples and Salerno. One notable example is the mention of a certain Nicola MISCIA, a baker from Naples, in a guild register from the year 1275.
In the 14th century, the name MISCIA appears to have spread beyond Campania, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in other parts of Italy, such as Tuscany and Lazio. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni MISCIA, a renowned painter from Florence who lived from 1310 to 1378.
During the Renaissance, the MISCIA surname gained further prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Antonio MISCIA (1470-1545), a celebrated architect from Rome who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Farnese.
In the 16th century, the name MISCIA also appeared in literary works, such as the poetry of Ludovico MISCIA (1525-1592), a renowned poet from Naples who was celebrated for his sonnets and love poems.
Another notable figure was Girolamo MISCIA (1585-1657), a Neapolitan physician and author who wrote extensively on medical topics and is considered one of the pioneers of modern epidemiology.
As the centuries progressed, the MISCIA surname continued to be represented across various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. In the 19th century, Giuseppe MISCIA (1820-1892) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Miscia
Among Census respondents with the surname Miscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Miscia 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 Miscia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 108
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Miscia
Miscia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,367 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,649 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Down 3,367 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 3,649 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 Miscia 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 | #142,108 | #145,757 | -2.6% |
| Count | 117 | 115 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Miscia bearers went from 117 to 115 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 3,649 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,757.
FAQ
Miscia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Miscia?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Miscia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Miscia?
Miscia ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 115 people with the surname Miscia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Miscia.
Has Miscia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Miscia went from 117 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Miscia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Miscia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Miscia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Miscia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Miscia (2000, 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 Miscia mean?
Of Italian origin, possibly derived from the Latin word "mischius" meaning mixed or blended. 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 Miscia (0.04 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 have the surname Miscia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.