Explore the Family Name Mascote
The meaning of Mascote
Portuguese: nickname from mascote ‘good luck, good fortune’, from French mascotte.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mascote in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mascote has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mascote was ranked the 51,680th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 41,657th place, marking an impressive 19.39% climb. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew remarkably during this period, from 378 to 522, a 38.1% increase. This rise is reflected in the proportion of the U.S. population with this surname, which increased by 28.57%, from 0.14 per 100k in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #41,657 | 19.39% |
| Count | 378 | 522 | 38.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mascote
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mascote. While in 2000, 8.2% of those with the surname identified as White, this figure decreased dramatically by 48.66% to 4.21% in 2010. On the other hand, the portion identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, going from 89.95% in 2000 to 94.25% in 2010. There were no reported changes for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. These figures underline a strong association of the surname Mascote with the Hispanic ethnicity over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.95% | 94.25% | 4.78% |
| White | 8.2% | 4.21% | -48.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |