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UK surname

Misztal

A Polish surname derived from the word "misztal", meaning a stable or barn.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Cheltenham and South Lakeland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Misztal is 103 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2016

103 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Misztal surname distribution map

The map shows where the Misztal surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Misztal surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Misztal over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 6 #37,704
1998 modern 6 #37,703
1999 modern 4 #38,100
2000 modern 3 #38,248
2001 modern 2 #38,335
2002 modern 2 #38,400
2003 modern 3 #38,198
2004 modern 12 #36,835
2005 modern 17 #36,407
2006 modern 30 #35,526
2007 modern 51 #34,272
2008 modern 54 #34,232
2009 modern 59 #34,072
2010 modern 62 #34,069
2011 modern 66 #33,768
2012 modern 89 #31,934
2013 modern 95 #31,523
2014 modern 99 #31,186
2015 modern 98 #31,342
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Misztals are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Waltham Forest, Cheltenham, South Lakeland, Aylesbury Vale and Norwich. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Waltham Forest 012 Waltham Forest
2 Cheltenham 005 Cheltenham
3 South Lakeland 003 South Lakeland
4 Aylesbury Vale 012 Aylesbury Vale
5 Norwich 006 Norwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Misztal

These lists show first names that appear often with the Misztal surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Misztal

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Misztal, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Misztal surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Misztal household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Misztal is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Misztal is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Misztal falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Misztal is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Misztal, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Misztal

The surname Misztal is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Polish word "misztal," which means "stable" or "barn." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked in a stable or barn, or perhaps lived near one.

The earliest known record of the name Misztal can be found in the Poznan region of Poland, where it appears in a document from 1387. This document mentions a landowner named Jan Misztal, indicating that the name was already established among the Polish nobility by that time.

During the Middle Ages, the Misztal name was most prevalent in the central and southern regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Tarnow. Some variations of the spelling include Mysztal, Misztalski, and Mysztalski.

In the 16th century, the Misztal family established itself in the village of Misztalowice, which is located near the city of Bochnia. This village likely took its name from the Misztal family, further cementing their connection to the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Misztal outside of Poland can be found in the Bohemian town of Brno (now part of the Czech Republic) in 1602. A merchant named Pawel Misztal is mentioned in a local registry from that year.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Misztal surname. One of the most famous was Jan Misztal (1879-1942), a Polish politician and social activist who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the early 20th century.

Another prominent figure was Stanislaw Misztal (1892-1975), a Polish mathematician and university professor who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.

In the realm of sports, Wladyslaw Misztal (1913-1997) was a Polish boxer who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in the lightweight division.

More recently, Tadeusz Misztal (1933-2021) was a renowned Polish actor and theater director, who was best known for his roles in several popular television series and films.

Finally, Janusz Misztal (born 1952) is a contemporary Polish writer and journalist who has authored several books on historical and cultural topics related to his home region of Krakow.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Misztal surname: questions and answers

How common is the Misztal surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Misztal a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Misztal surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "misztal", meaning a stable or barn.

What does the Misztal map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Misztal bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.