Explore the Family Name Mascola
The meaning of Mascola
Italian (southern): variant of Mascolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Carmel, Cosmo, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mascola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mascola has experienced a slight dip in the last decade. In 2000, Mascola ranked 40,465 in popularity and increased to 42,237 by 2010, reflecting a change of -4.38. However, the count of individuals with the surname Mascola marginally rose from 509 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 0.98%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 10.53% over this period, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #42,237 | -4.38% |
| Count | 509 | 514 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mascola
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mascola according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, with percentages of 96.07 in 2000 and slightly less at 95.72 in 2010. These statistics reveal a minor decrease of 0.36 in the past decade. There is a small fraction identifying as Hispanic, but this group has seen a significant increase of 20.36%, rising from 2.75 in 2000 to 3.31 in 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or remained steady at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 95.72% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 3.31% | 20.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |