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

Mish, 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 Mish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mish in America

Mish is the 30735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mish surname appeared 758 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 Mish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mish 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 Mish

The surname "MISH" is believed to have originated in the region of Alsace, a historical territory in modern-day France and Germany. Its roots can be traced back to the Germanic word "misch," meaning "mixed" or "blended." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals of mixed ancestry or those who lived in areas where different cultures intersected.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MISH" can be found in the Codex Laureshamensis, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 9th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 12th century, the name "MISH" appears in the records of the town of Colmar, located in the Alsace region. This suggests that the name had become established in the area and was likely associated with local families or clans.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named Johann MISH (c. 1220 - 1290) gained prominence as a skilled craftsman and architect. He is credited with contributing to the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Strasbourg, including the famous Strasbourg Cathedral.

In the 16th century, the name "MISH" was found in the records of the town of Mulhouse, also located in Alsace. One notable individual from this period was Hans MISH (1521 - 1598), a respected merchant and civic leader who played a significant role in the economic development of the town.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a renowned scholar and theologian named Johann Friedrich MISH (1635 - 1705). He was born in the town of Colmar and went on to become a influential figure in the Lutheran Church, authoring several important theological works.

In the 19th century, the name "MISH" gained recognition through the accomplishments of Auguste MISH (1802 - 1878), a pioneering French chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "MISH" was Émile MISH (1852 - 1922), a French Impressionist painter whose works captured the landscapes and daily life of rural France with great sensitivity and skill.

While the surname "MISH" has its roots in the Alsace region, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated to different areas over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mish

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

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

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