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

Mistovich, 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 Mistovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mistovich in America

Mistovich is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mistovich surname appeared 123 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 Mistovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mistovich 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 Mistovich

The surname MISTOVICH has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in what is now Croatia and neighboring countries. The name likely emerged in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from a combination of the Slavic root words "misto" or "mesto," meaning a place or town, and the suffix "-vich," which indicates belonging or lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MISTOVICH can be found in a monastery record from the town of Dubrovnik, located on the Adriatic coast of modern-day Croatia. This record, dated 1437, mentions a certain "Ivan Mistovich," believed to be a merchant or tradesman from the area. Similar spellings, such as "Mistovych" and "Mistowicz," appear in various documents from the region in the following centuries.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MISTOVICH name gained prominence in the Croatian coastal towns and villages, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such person was Marko Mistovich, a respected ship captain and navigator who was born in the city of Split in 1564. He is credited with charting new trade routes across the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas.

Another prominent figure was Ivan Mistovich, a renowned theologian and scholar who lived from 1602 to 1678. He was educated at the University of Zagreb and later taught at various universities across Europe, publishing several influential works on religious philosophy and ethics.

In the 18th century, the MISTOVICH name spread further into neighboring regions, including parts of modern-day Serbia, Bosnia, and Hungary. One individual of note was Petar Mistovich, a military officer who served in the Austrian Empire's army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in the town of Karlovac in 1776 and achieved the rank of Colonel before his death in 1842.

The 19th century saw the MISTOVICH name continue to gain prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Marija Mistovich, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who was born in Zagreb in 1822. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote access to education for women in Croatia.

Another notable figure from this era was Nikola Mistovich, a renowned architect and urban planner who was born in Rijeka in 1845. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces throughout Croatia, including the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb.

As the MISTOVICH name spread and evolved over the centuries, it maintained its strong roots and connections to the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe. While the name may not be as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of the cultural and historical heritage of Croatia and neighboring countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mistovich

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

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

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