Explore the Family Name Maestri
The meaning of Maestri
Italian: patronymic or plural form of maestro ‘master’ (from Latin magister); see Magistro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dante, Marcello, Marino, Santo.
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How common is the last name Maestri in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maestri has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maestri was ranked as the 35,387th most popular surname while by 2010 it had risen to the 34,465th position, showing a change of about 2.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 602 in 2000 to 657 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.14%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #34,465 | 2.61% |
| Count | 602 | 657 | 9.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maestri
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maestri, Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 90.03% in 2000 to 88.89% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 7.97% to 8.52%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, rising from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. No Maestri were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.03% | 88.89% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 7.97% | 8.52% | 6.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.67% | 25.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |