Explore the Family Name Mapstone
The meaning of Mapstone
English (Somerset and Gloucester): habitational name from Mapstone in Lustleigh (Devon). The placename may derive from the Old English personal name Mætta + Old English panne-stān ‘pan-shaped stone’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mapstone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mapstone saw a slight dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Despite this overall decrease of 2.24%, the number of individuals with the last name Mapstone actually grew by 4.11%, from 292 to 304. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname decreased slightly by 9.09%. This change suggests that although the count of people named Mapstone increased, the growth was less than the rate of overall population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #65,244 | -2.24% |
| Count | 292 | 304 | 4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mapstone
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mapstone remained predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data; however, there was a slight decrease of 1.19% in this category from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw a small decline of 3.8%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of the surname within the Black community, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 94.08% | -1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 3.42% | 3.29% | -3.8% |
| Black | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |