Explore the Family Name Mascia
The meaning of Mascia
Italian (southern): 1. from the feminine form of Mascio. 2. occupational name from Sicilian mascia ‘dressmaker’. 3. from Salentine mascia ‘mask’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Antonio, Cosmo, Domenic, Gino, Giorgio, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Mascia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mascia has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 22,999 to 23,532. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.95 percent, resulting in a count of 1,079 in 2010 compared to 1,038 in 2000. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 2.63 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,999 | #23,532 | -2.32% |
| Count | 1,038 | 1,079 | 3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mascia
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominance of the "White" category among those with the surname Mascia in both 2000 and 2010. It experienced a slight decline of 2.26 percent between these years, dropping from 96.05 percent to 93.88 percent. The "Hispanic" category saw the most significant increase, with a growth of 68.40 percent, moving from 2.31 percent in 2000 to 3.89 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the category "Two or more races" also experienced a rise, increasing by 39.62 percent over the decade. Notably, there were no recorded instances of the surname Mascia amongst the "Asian/Pacific Islander", "Black", and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" categories in 2000, but a small percentage (0.46) appeared in the "Asian/Pacific Islander" category in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 93.88% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.89% | 68.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.48% | 39.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |