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

Muchison, 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 Muchison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muchison in America

Muchison is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muchison surname appeared 102 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 Muchison.

The history of the last name Muchison

The surname Muchison originates from the Scottish Lowlands and is believed to have emerged in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "much," meaning "great" or "large," and the suffix "-son," indicating a patronymic name.

In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Muckeson" or "Mukkeson," reflecting the Scottish pronunciation. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1264, where a person named "Willielmus Mukkesone" is mentioned.

The name is thought to have been initially adopted by individuals who were considered physically large or imposing, or perhaps those who held a position of importance within their community. Over time, as the name passed from generation to generation, various spelling variations emerged, including Muchison, Muckison, and Muchieson.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Parish of Holyrood in Edinburgh, where a John Muckison was recorded as a resident in 1567. Another notable individual bearing this surname was Robert Muchison, a Scottish geologist and pioneer in the study of Paleozoic era rocks, born in 1792 and died in 1871.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Muchison surname was Sir Thomas Muchison, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. He was awarded lands in Renfrewshire for his bravery and loyalty.

In the late 17th century, a family with the surname Muchison settled in the village of Kilwinning, Ayrshire. One of their descendants, James Muchison, born in 1718, became a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

Another notable individual was Margaret Muchison, born in 1825 in Aberdeenshire, who was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Scotland and played a significant role in the advancement of education for women during the Victorian era.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname Muchison throughout history, highlighting its Scottish origins and the various areas where it has been found over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muchison

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

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

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