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

Mistal, 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 Mistal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mistal in America

Mistal is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mistal surname appeared 122 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 Mistal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mistal 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 Mistal

The surname Mistal is of English origin, emerging in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words 'mistel' and 'lēah', which translate to 'mistletoe' and 'clearing' or 'meadow', respectively. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in an area where mistletoe grew abundantly.

The name can be traced back to various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of 1195, where a certain Willelmus de Misteleye is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the name's connection to the Old English words from which it originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mistal can be found in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1218, which document a lawsuit involving a man named Richard de Mistal. This record provides evidence of the surname's use during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the Mistal family held lands in the county of Gloucestershire, as evidenced by the Hundred Rolls of 1273. This record mentions a John de Mistal, who was a landholder in the area.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Mistal include Sir William Mistal (1456-1522), a prominent English knight who served under King Henry VIII and participated in the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513. Another figure of note is Elizabeth Mistal (1688-1762), a renowned English botanist and herbalist who contributed significantly to the study of medicinal plants.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the form 'Mistall' in various parish records from the county of Wiltshire. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the surname over time.

Thomas Mistal (1620-1678), a respected English clergyman and scholar, was another notable individual bearing this surname. He served as the Rector of Brington, Northamptonshire, and was known for his extensive knowledge of classical literature.

The Mistal name can also be linked to several place names in England, such as Mistley in Essex and Misterton in Nottinghamshire. These place names likely derived from the same Old English roots as the surname, further solidifying its connection to the English landscape and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mistal

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

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

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