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

Musal, 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 Musal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Musal in America

Musal is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Musal surname appeared 120 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 Musal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Musal 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 Musal

The surname MUSAL has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern regions of modern-day Pakistan and India. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries.

The name MUSAL is derived from the Sanskrit word "muṣala," which translates to "pestle" or "mallet." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in occupations related to grinding grains or other agricultural activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MUSAL can be found in the Mughal imperial records from the 16th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Musala" or "Musalla," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and transliteration.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Musal Khan served as a military commander under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. His exploits and achievements are documented in several historical manuscripts from that era.

Another notable individual with the surname MUSAL was Hafiz Musal, a renowned Sufi poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century. His works, which celebrated the mystical aspects of Islam, have been widely studied and admired throughout the region.

During the 19th century, the name MUSAL was found in various administrative records and land ownership documents from the British colonial period in India. Some of these records mention villages or settlements with names derived from the surname, such as "Musalpur" or "Musalabad."

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Musal Ali Khan gained recognition as a pioneering educator and social reformer in the Punjab region of British India. He established several schools and advocated for women's education and societal progress.

Throughout its history, the surname MUSAL has been borne by individuals from various religious and cultural backgrounds, including Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, reflecting the diverse tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Musal

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

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

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