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

Misla, 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 Misla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Misla in America

Misla is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Misla surname appeared 119 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 Misla.

The history of the last name Misla

The surname MISLA is of Slavic origin, with roots tracing back to the regions of modern-day Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. The name is believed to have originated sometime in the 12th or 13th century.

The name MISLA is likely derived from the Slavic word "misl," which means "thought" or "idea." It may also be connected to the word "misliti," meaning "to think." This suggests that the name could have been given to an individual known for their intellect or deep contemplation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MISLA can be found in the Dubrovnik Archives, a collection of historical documents from the Republic of Ragusa (now Dubrovnik, Croatia). In these archives, there are records of a merchant named Ivan MISLA, who lived in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the historical records of the Ottoman Empire, with a notable figure named Mustafa MISLA, a military commander who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Mustafa MISLA played a significant role in the Ottoman campaigns against the Habsburgs in the mid-1500s.

Another notable individual with the surname MISLA was Marko MISLA, a Croatian poet and writer who lived in the late 17th century. His works, which included poetry and plays, were influential in the development of Croatian literature.

During the 18th century, the name MISLA was associated with the town of Misla (now Misley) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This town likely derived its name from the same Slavic roots as the surname, and it is possible that some families adopted the name MISLA due to their connection with this location.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Ivan MISLA was a leader in the Croatian National Revival movement, advocating for the preservation of Croatian culture and language. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of Croatian cultural institutions and the promotion of Croatian nationalism.

While the surname MISLA has connections to various Slavic regions and has been present throughout several centuries, it remains a relatively uncommon name globally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Misla

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Misla, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!