Explore the Family Name Mascolo
The meaning of Mascolo
Italian (southern): 1. from southern Italian màscolo, màsculo ‘male’, used as personal name. 2. from a short formof the medieval personal name Dolcemascolo ‘sweet man’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Dino, Gennaro, Sal.
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How common is the last name Mascolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mascolo has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,471st most common surname, while it climbed to 30,222nd place by 2010, reflecting an increase of roughly 9.71%. Similarly, the number of people with the Mascolo surname grew from 643 to 775 in this period, signifying an increase of 20.53%. The proportion of people with the Mascolo surname for every 100,000 individuals also rose slightly from 0.24 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #30,222 | 9.71% |
| Count | 643 | 775 | 20.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mascolo
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mascolo, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, with 96.73% in 2000 and 95.74% in 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 50.88%, going from 1.71% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. Another notable shift occurred among those identifying with two or more races, which decreased by 40.37% from 1.09% to 0.65% during the same period. Meanwhile, a small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, though no such identification was noted in 2000. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.74% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.58% | 50.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.65% | -40.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |