Misek History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Misek is likely patronymic in origin, derived from the personal name of the father of the original bearer. In this case, Misek comes from a short form of Mikusch, which in turn comes from the Slavic personal name Mikolaj. The surname Misek's association with western Germany and the lands that were once Silesia and Lusatia, now part of Poland, explains it Slavic origin. Early Origins of the Misek familyThe surname Misek was first found in Silesia, Lusatia, and Saxony, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Early mentions of the name Misek in records include Mikusch in Breslau in 1346, Mikusch Schoppe in Niess in 1414, and Niclas Mickisch in Görlitz in 1490. Early History of the Misek familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Misek research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1656, 1660, 1662, 1690, 1707, 1717, 1721 and 1761 are included under the topic Early Misek History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Misek Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Micksch, Micka, Micke, Mick, Mix, Mickusch, Mickan, Mickat, Mika, Mikulas, Mukula, Mikes, Mikulasek, Micka, Miska, Misek and many more. Early Notables of the Misek familyNotables of the period with the surname Misek were Mihály Mikes (d. 1662), Chancellor of Transylvania (1656-1660); Count Mihály Mikes de Zabola (died 1721), a Hungarian landowner and aristocrat in Transylvania...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Misek Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Misek Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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