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

Musick, 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 Musick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Musick in America

Musick is the 5033rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Musick surname appeared 6,972 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Musick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Musick 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 Musick

The surname Musick has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "musique," which itself comes from the Latin word "musica," meaning music. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to musicians or individuals involved in the performance or composition of music.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Musick can be traced back to the 13th century in various counties across England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Oxfordshire. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there is a mention of a William le Musick residing in Oxfordshire, which is one of the earliest known references to this surname.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in several historical records, such as the Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a John Musick was listed in Yorkshire. The Musick surname also appeared in the Yorkshire Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1301, further solidifying its presence in the region.

Notable individuals bearing the Musick surname throughout history include Sir Robert Musick (c. 1520 - 1588), an English politician and member of parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent figure was John Musick (1617 - 1677), an English Puritan minister and writer who served as the rector of Bray in Berkshire.

In the 17th century, the Musick surname gained prominence in the American colonies, with several individuals bearing the name arriving from England. One such individual was Thomas Musick (c. 1632 - 1704), who settled in Westmoreland County, Virginia, and became a prominent landowner and member of the local militia.

Another notable figure from this period was John Musick (1645 - 1718), an early settler in Pennsylvania who was granted land in what is now Chester County. His descendants went on to become influential members of the local community, with some serving in various political and military roles.

The Musick surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Musick Hill in Shropshire and Musick Farm in Gloucestershire, further highlighting its historical roots and presence in the region.

While the surname Musick may have originated as an occupational name, it has since evolved to become a well-established surname across various parts of the world, particularly in England and the United States, with a rich history and notable individuals contributing to its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Musick

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

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

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