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

Mistric, 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 Mistric surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mistric in America

Mistric is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mistric surname appeared 169 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 Mistric.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mistric 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 Mistric

The surname Mistric originated in the Venetian region of northeastern Italy during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "mistro," meaning "master" or "skilled artisan," suggesting that the name was likely given to an individual who was a respected craftsman or tradesman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mistric can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, where a certain Giacomo Mistric was listed as a master glassblower in the city of Murano in the 14th century. The glassmaking industry was a significant source of wealth and prestige in Venice during this period, and the Mistric family likely played a prominent role in this trade.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the region, including those of the city of Padua, where a Giovanni Mistric is mentioned as a respected painter and fresco artist. His works can still be seen in several churches and palaces throughout the Veneto region.

As the Mistric family spread across Italy and Europe, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Mistrich, Mistrico, and Mistrich. One notable bearer of the name was Antonio Mistrich (1504-1588), a renowned architect from Verona who designed several landmark buildings in the city, including the Palazzo Bevilacqua.

In the 17th century, the Mistric name made its way to the New World, as evidenced by the records of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. A certain Diego Mistrico (1625-1699) is mentioned as a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher in what is now Argentina.

Other notable individuals with the surname Mistric include Paolo Mistrich (1738-1812), an Italian composer and violinist who served as the court musician for the Duke of Parma, and Maria Mistric (1856-1924), a celebrated operatic soprano from Milan who performed across Europe in the late 19th century.

While the Mistric name has maintained a presence in various parts of Italy and Europe over the centuries, it remains a relatively uncommon surname, reflecting its origins as a skilled trade or profession in the medieval Venetian region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mistric

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

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

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