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

Mushatt, 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 Mushatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mushatt in America

Mushatt is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mushatt surname appeared 208 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 Mushatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mushatt 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 Mushatt

The surname MUSHATT originated in the Middle East, with roots tracing back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "mushaat," which means "journey" or "traveler." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals or families who were nomadic or frequently traveled for trade or other purposes.

During the 7th century, the Arab conquests and the subsequent spread of Islam led to the migration of many Persian families into the Middle Eastern regions. Some families carrying the MUSHATT name settled in areas that are now part of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Egypt. Records from this period, such as tax registers and census documents, have revealed variations in the spelling, including "Mushat," "Moshaat," and "Moshati."

One of the earliest known references to the name MUSHATT can be found in a manuscript dated to the 10th century, which mentions a merchant named Ali ibn Mushaat from the city of Baghdad. This document provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in that region during the Abbasid Caliphate era.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the MUSHATT name was Khwaja Mushaat al-Din, a Persian philosopher and scholar who lived in the city of Shiraz. His works on ethics and metaphysics were widely studied throughout the Islamic world during that time.

As the Ottoman Empire expanded into the Middle East and North Africa, some MUSHATT families migrated westward, eventually settling in regions such as modern-day Turkey and parts of the Balkans. This led to further variations in the spelling and pronunciation of the name, reflecting the influence of local languages and dialects.

Another prominent individual with the MUSHATT surname was Mustafa Mushaat, a 16th-century Ottoman architect who designed several notable mosques and public buildings in Istanbul and other cities within the empire. His work played a significant role in the development of Ottoman architecture during that period.

In the 19th century, a Lebanese writer and poet named Khalil Mushaat gained recognition for his literary contributions, particularly his poetry collection "Ghurub al-Shams" (Sunset), which was widely acclaimed in the Arabic-speaking world.

While the MUSHATT surname has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and travel. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and significance of this name throughout various eras and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mushatt

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

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

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