Explore the Family Name Maisto
The meaning of Maisto
Italian: from maisto, a Campanese variant of maestro ‘master’; see Magistro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Pasquale, Remo.
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How common is the last name Maisto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maisto saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Maisto was ranked the 66,274th most common surname and this rank slightly dropped to 66,371st in 2010, representing a minor change of -0.15. However, the count of individuals with the surname Maisto increased from 279 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.81%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #66,371 | -0.15% |
| Count | 279 | 298 | 6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maisto
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Maisto identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased from 97.49% to 93.96%. This represents a change of -3.62 over the decade. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a notable increase, starting from 0 in 2000 and rising to 2.68% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 93.96% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |