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

Mussington, 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 Mussington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mussington in America

Mussington is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mussington surname appeared 121 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 Mussington.

The history of the last name Mussington

The surname Mussington has its roots in England, originating sometime in the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mus," meaning mouse, combined with the suffix "-ington," which denotes a place or settlement. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place where mice were prevalent or a location associated with mouse-related activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mussington can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and wealth in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Mussington, providing evidence of the surname's existence during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Mussington was Sir John de Mussington, a knight who served under King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was recognized for his valor and military prowess in battles against the Scots, particularly at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298.

During the 15th century, the Mussington family established itself in the county of Staffordshire, where they owned land and property. Records from this period mention Thomas Mussington, a wealthy landowner and benefactor who contributed to the construction of the church in the village of Mussington, which may have been named after the family.

In the 16th century, a prominent member of the Mussington family was Elizabeth Mussington (1525-1590), a renowned herbalist and apothecary. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies earned her acclaim throughout the region, and she is credited with authoring several treatises on the subject.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir William Mussington (1620-1685), a politician and Member of Parliament during the English Civil War. He was a staunch Royalist and supported the cause of King Charles I, for which he was briefly imprisoned after the Parliamentarian victory.

Throughout the centuries, the Mussington surname has undergone various spellings, including Mussingtun, Mussingeton, and Mussyngton, reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations. Despite its rarity in modern times, the name Mussington holds a rich history and has left an indelible mark on the annals of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mussington

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

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

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