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

Missick, 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 Missick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Missick in America

Missick is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Missick surname appeared 171 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 Missick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Missick 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 Missick

The surname Missick is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "missian," meaning "to miss" or "to go astray." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was known for being absent-minded or prone to wandering off.

One of the earliest recorded references to this surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, where a person named William Missick was listed as a landowner. The name also appeared in various other medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, which mentioned a John Missick.

In the 14th century, the surname Missick was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, where it is believed to have originated. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved, with variants such as Missicke, Missicke, and Missik appearing in historical documents.

Notable individuals with the surname Missick throughout history include:

1. Robert Missick (c. 1560-1625), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Haughton, Staffordshire.
2. Thomas Missick (1679-1746), a British merchant and landowner who resided in Gloucestershire.
3. Elizabeth Missick (1705-1782), a pioneering English businesswoman who owned a successful textile manufacturing company in Manchester.
4. James Missick (1812-1891), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and published several books on his expeditions.
5. Henry Missick (1876-1952), a prominent English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.

The name Missick has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Missick Hill in Derbyshire and Missick Farm in Lincolnshire, further indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

While the surname Missick may not be as widely known as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the English countryside, with generations of individuals bearing this name and contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Missick

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

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

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