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The surname Mize 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 family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mize research. Another 178 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1775, 1807 and 1853 are included under the topic Early Mize History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Meisel, Misel, Meissel, Meissl, Meisl, Misl, Maisel, Meysel, Maysel, Maysl, Meysl, Meyssel and many more.
During this period prominent bearers of the name Mize were Ernst Adolph von Meissel, who served as Lord Chamberlain to the Queen of Sweden. Karl Meisl (1775-1853) was a Viennese playwrite with...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mize Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Mize is the 2,475th most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1