What is is called when a group is given an incorrect name? i.e. Native Americans being called "Indians"

Question:I know i've heard what this is called before, but it has escaped me. There are also other examples of these, if you could, I would love some more examples. (This is help your best answer chance greatly)

Answers:
"Mislabel."
To label incorrectly.
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"Misnomer."
A wrong name.

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