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Etymology of Mise

What does the name Mise mean?

The German surname Mise, and its variants are of occupational origin, belonging to the category of surnames derived from the trade or profession pursued by the initial bearer. In this case, the name is derived from the Middle High German word "meizel" meaning "chisel", a derivative of the verb "meizen" meaning "to chop or cut". Thus the name indicates "one who used a chisel in his daily word, a wood or stone cutter". Alternatively, the name also denotes "one who made and sold chisels".

Early Origins of the Mise family

The surname Mise was first found in Austria, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region.

The Meisel family (also spelt Meisels and Meizels) is a distinguished Bohemian rabbinic family originally from Prague, who descend from Yitskhak Eizik Meisels (b. 1425), a paternal 10th generation descendant of the Exilarch, Mar Ukba.

Early History of the Mise family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mise research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1775, 1807 and 1853 are included under the topic Early Mise History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mise Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Meisel, Misel, Meissel, Meissl, Meisl, Misl, Maisel, Meysel, Maysel, Maysl, Meysl, Meyssel and many more.

Early Notables of the Mise family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Mise were Ernst Adolph von Meissel, who served as Lord Chamberlain to the Queen of Sweden. Karl Meisl (1775-1853) was a Viennese playwrite with...
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Mise migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mise Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Hein. Mise, aged 34, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"
  • Mrs. Johanna Mise, aged 28, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"
  • Miss Maria Mise, aged 2, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"


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