Mucha

Mucha is a British surname that has historical roots in medieval England. The surname is believed to have originated from the Old English word "mocca," meaning "mosquito" or "midge," and could have been a nickname for a person who was small in stature or who had a pestering nature.

The Mucha family name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Mocha, Moucha, and Mouchard. It is most commonly found in regions of England, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire, where many Mucha families have resided for generations.

The Mucha surname has evolved over time and spread to different parts of the world through migrations and immigrations. Today, individuals bearing the surname Mucha can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and Poland.

The history of the Mucha surname is a testament to the interconnectedness of families and communities across borders and serves as a reminder of the diverse origins of British surnames.

There are approximately 308 people named Mucha in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Mucha.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Bogdan
  • Daniel
  • Dariusz
  • Grzegorz
  • Krzysztof
  • Marcin
  • Marek
  • Mariusz
  • Michal
  • Peter
  • Petr
  • Piotr
  • Tomasz
  • Zoltan

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Aleksandra
  • Anna
  • Iwona
  • Jan
  • Joanna
  • Magdalena
  • Maria
  • Monika
  • Patricia
  • Paulina

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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