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

Muschette, 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 Muschette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muschette in America

Muschette is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muschette surname appeared 228 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 Muschette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muschette 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 Muschette

The surname Muschette is of French origin, first appearing in the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "mouschette," which referred to a small fly or gnat. This term likely stemmed from the Latin word "musca," meaning fly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Muschette name can be found in the parish records of Normandy, France, dating back to 1592. These records mention a Jean Muschette, who was a landowner in the village of Carentan. It is possible that the name was initially a nickname given to someone who was frequently bothered by flies or gnats.

In the 17th century, the Muschette family began to spread throughout various regions of France, including Brittany and Picardy. During this time, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Mouschette, Mouschet, and Muschet.

Records from the late 17th century indicate that a Pierre Muschette, born in 1665, was a prominent merchant in the city of Rouen. His son, Jacques Muschette (1697-1773), continued the family's involvement in trade and became a respected figure in the local community.

Another notable figure with the Muschette surname was Élisabeth Muschette (1720-1802), a French historian and writer who published several works on the history of Normandy. Her book, "Histoire de la Normandie" (History of Normandy), published in 1778, was highly regarded for its scholarly research and attention to detail.

In the 19th century, the Muschette family expanded their reach beyond France. Louis Muschette (1812-1887), a French immigrant to the United States, settled in New Orleans and became a successful businessman. His son, Charles Muschette (1845-1921), followed in his footsteps and established a thriving trading company that exported goods to Europe.

Another prominent individual was Marie Muschette (1876-1957), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Impressionist movement. Her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries in Paris and are now part of various museum collections.

Throughout history, the Muschette surname has maintained a presence across different regions and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muschette

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

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

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