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

Misher, 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 Misher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Misher in America

Misher is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Misher surname appeared 263 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 Misher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Misher 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 Misher

The surname Misher has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "mischen," which means "to mix" or "to blend." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a mixer or blender of materials, such as a brewer or a baker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Misher can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dated 1492. Here, a certain Hans Misher is mentioned as a master brewer, lending credence to the theory that the name was initially associated with that profession.

In the 16th century, the name Misher began to spread beyond its initial region of origin, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in various parts of Germany and neighboring countries. One notable example is Johann Misher, a Protestant theologian born in Saxony in 1535, who played a significant role in the Reformation movement.

As the centuries passed, the name Misher continued to be found throughout German-speaking regions of Europe. In the 18th century, a farmer named Friedrich Misher is recorded as owning land in the village of Muhlberg, near the city of Dresden.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Misher gained some prominence with the birth of Wilhelm Misher in 1822. He was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building.

Another individual of note was Anna Misher, born in 1867 in the town of Augsburg. She was a pioneering female chemist and one of the first women to be admitted to the University of Munich, where she studied under the guidance of the renowned chemist Adolf von Baeyer.

As the 20th century dawned, the name Misher continued to be found across various German-speaking regions. One notable figure was Hans Misher, a German naval officer who served during World War II and later wrote several books about his experiences at sea.

While the surname Misher may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Germany's rich cultural heritage, with its origins dating back centuries and reflecting the diverse occupations and backgrounds of those who bore this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Misher

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

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

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