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

Miska, 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 Miska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miska in America

Miska is the 34539th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miska surname appeared 655 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 Miska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miska 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 Miska

The surname MISKA has its origins in Poland, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Polish term "miska," which translates to "bowl" or "dish." The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational descriptor for someone who crafted or sold bowls or dishes.

MISKA is a variant spelling of the more common Polish surname "Miszka," which shares the same root meaning and origin. In historical records from the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings such as "Miszka," "Misska," and "Myszka," reflecting regional variations and spelling inconsistencies of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MISKA surname can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the town of Sanok in southern Poland, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a certain "Jan Miszka," a landowner and local figure in the region.

Another notable historical figure bearing the MISKA surname was Maciej Miska (1528-1593), a Polish priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation efforts in Poland. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and authored several theological treatises during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the MISKA surname appears in records from the town of Oświęcim (known as Auschwitz in German), where a family of potters and ceramists bearing the name resided. This connection to the pottery trade further reinforces the occupational origins of the surname.

During the 19th century, the MISKA surname gained recognition through the work of Józef Miska (1808-1871), a Polish painter and illustrator who specialized in portraits and religious themes. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Poland.

Another notable figure was Stanisław Miska (1882-1942), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (parliament) in the early 20th century. He was a prominent figure in the Polish independence movement and played a role in the establishment of the Second Polish Republic.

While the MISKA surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miska

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

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

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