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

Musha, 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 Musha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Musha in America

Musha is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Musha surname appeared 110 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 Musha.

The history of the last name Musha

The surname "MUSHA" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region now known as Punjab, which straddles the modern-day border between India and Pakistan. This name is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One possible origin of the name "MUSHA" is that it may have derived from the Sanskrit word "musha," which means "mouse" or "rat." It is conceivable that this surname was initially bestowed as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who exhibited characteristics associated with these small rodents, such as their agility, stealth, or resourcefulness.

Another theory suggests that "MUSHA" could be related to the ancient Indian caste system, where it may have been associated with a particular community or occupation. Some historians speculate that it could have been linked to the "Mushi" caste, which traditionally worked as weavers or engaged in textile-related professions.

In the 16th century, historical records indicate the presence of individuals bearing the surname "MUSHA" in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. One notable mention can be found in the "Akbarnama," a biographical account of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which references a military commander named Musha Khan who served under the emperor's army.

During the British colonial era in India, several individuals with the surname "MUSHA" gained recognition. One such figure was Ranjit Singh Musha (1780-1839), a prominent Sikh leader and commander who played a significant role in the consolidation of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another notable figure was Syed Ahmad Musha (1786-1831), a Muslim religious scholar and reformist who advocated for the revival of Islamic teachings and led an armed resistance movement against the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century.

In more recent times, a few individuals with the surname "MUSHA" have made their mark in various fields. Harjit Singh Musha (1920-2003) was a renowned Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.

Satinder Singh Musha (born 1962) is a former Indian cricketer who represented the national team in the 1980s and later became a respected cricket administrator.

While the surname "MUSHA" may not be as prevalent as some other Indian surnames, it holds a rich historical significance, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval era and connections to various cultural, military, and religious figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Musha

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

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

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