Explore the Family Name Mascher
The meaning of Mascher
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Masch or Maschau in Westphalia and Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Mascher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mascher dropped slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mascher was the 74,675th most popular last name in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 80,678th place, signifying a decrease of 8.04% in its ranking. The actual count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 241 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, showing a decrease of 2.49%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mascher per 100,000 residents dipped by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #80,678 | -8.04% |
| Count | 241 | 235 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mascher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mascher remained predominantly White according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96.68% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.74% in 2010. The surname did not see any significant affiliation with other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period; the figures for these ethnicities remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 95.74% | -0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |