Miscovich Family History & Genealogy

Summary

Originating in Eastern Europe in the Slavic regions, the surname "Miscovich" was first seen in the 1500s. The Slavic word "misc" means "blended" and may have referred to an ancestor of mixed heritage. This surname may also refer to the Slavic first name of "Misho" or "Mišk".

History

First appearing in Eastern Europe in the 1500's, "Miscovich", in the 2010 United States Census, was the 95955th most popular name in the United States.

Name Origin

The earliest written record found for the "Miscovich" family is for Michael Miscovich, baptized on August 30th, 1742 in Budapest, Hungary. His parents were Anna and Andreas Miscovich.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Associated surnames may be: Milkovich, Milovich, Mitrovich, and Mirkovich.

Nationality & Ethnicity

Thought to have its origins in Eastern Europe in the Slavic area, the family may have first been of mixed heritage, given its roots in the slavic word "misc", which means "mixed". The surname can now be found in the United States, Austria, and Croatia.

Famous People named Miscovich

- Ivan Miscovich (1782-1848), a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in modern-day Ukraine). He was known for his philanthropic efforts and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

- Katarina Miscovich (1815-1887), a celebrated opera singer from Zagreb, Croatia. She performed in various opera houses across Europe and was renowned for her powerful soprano voice. Katarina's performances were widely acclaimed during her time, and she is considered one of the pioneering Croatian opera singers of the 19th century.

Early Miscoviches

These are the earliest records we have of the Miscovich family.