2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Musheno
A surname derived from a Polish place name related to the word "mucha" (fly).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Musheno. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Musheno surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Musheno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Musheno, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Musheno
The surname MUSHENO is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "muschio," which means "moss" or "lichen." This suggests that the name could have been initially associated with individuals who lived in areas abundant with moss or lichens, or perhaps those who worked with these materials.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MUSHENO surname can be found in a historical document from the city of Naples, dated around 1375. This document mentions a family by the name of "Muscheno," which is likely an earlier spelling variation of the modern MUSHENO.
In the 16th century, the MUSHENO surname appeared in several records from the town of Amalfi, located along the Amalfi Coast in the region of Campania. These records indicate that the name was well-established in this coastal area during that time period.
A notable individual bearing the MUSHENO surname was Antonio Musheno, a skilled artisan who lived in the city of Venice during the late 15th century. Antonio was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and was commissioned to create several decorative pieces for the Doge's Palace.
Another prominent figure with the MUSHENO surname was Girolamo Musheno, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the city of Naples during the early 17th century. Girolamo was known for his teachings on ethics and his writings on the importance of virtue in daily life.
In the 18th century, the MUSHENO surname appeared in historical records from the town of Sorrento, located in the region of Campania. One notable individual from this time period was Raffaele Musheno, a successful merchant and trader who established trade routes between Sorrento and other Mediterranean ports.
As the MUSHENO surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Muscheno, Muschino, and Muscino. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions of Italy, as well as in other parts of Europe where Italian immigrants settled.
Overall, the MUSHENO surname has a rich history rooted in Italian culture and tradition, with its earliest origins dating back to the medieval era. While the name may have evolved over time, its connection to the natural world and the Italian heritage remains apparent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Musheno
Among Census respondents with the surname Musheno, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Musheno bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Musheno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 109
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Musheno
Musheno appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,633 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,498 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,633 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 2,498 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Musheno surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #147,954 | 1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 112 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Musheno bearers went from 109 to 112 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 2,498 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #147,954.
FAQ
Musheno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Musheno?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Musheno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Musheno?
Musheno ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Musheno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Musheno.
Has Musheno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Musheno went from 109 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Musheno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Musheno, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Musheno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Musheno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Two or More Races (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Musheno (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Musheno mean?
A surname derived from a Polish place name related to the word "mucha" (fly). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Musheno (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Musheno?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Musheno on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.