Explore the Family Name Mascardo
The meaning of Mascardo
Hispanic (Philippines): probably an altered form of Spanish Moscardo, a nickname from moscardo, an old variant of moscardón ‘blowfly, botfly’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mascardo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mascardo has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 78,549th most common surname in 2000, it jumped up to the 69,170th spot by 2010, a change of approximately 11.94%. The number of individuals with the Mascardo surname also grew during this period, with the count increasing from 226 to 284, marking a rise of 25.66%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals increased by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #69,170 | 11.94% |
| Count | 226 | 284 | 25.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mascardo
When considering the ethnicity of those bearing the Mascardo surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a significant shift from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, a majority of those with the Mascardo surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 85.4% of the total. However, by 2010, this percentage had declined to 74.3%. During the same period, there was a notable increase in people identifying as two or more races, jumping from 3.1% to 10.56%, marking an increase of 240.65%. The percentage of Hispanic identifiers also saw a considerable rise, going from 3.54% to 6.34%, an increase of 79.1%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as White rose modestly from 7.96% to 8.45%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.4% | 74.3% | -13% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 10.56% | 240.65% |
| White | 7.96% | 8.45% | 6.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 6.34% | 79.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |