Explore the Family Name Masden
The meaning of Masden
English: variant of Marsden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Masden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Masden saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Masden was ranked the 32,026th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 38,103rd, a drop of almost 19%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 680 in 2000 to 582 in 2010, marking a decrease of over 14%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals bearing the Masden surname per 100,000 people dropped by 20%, from 0.25 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #38,103 | -18.98% |
| Count | 680 | 582 | -14.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masden
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Masden also evolved between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as white and having the Masden surname decreased from 79.26% to 73.02%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Black increased slightly from 18.09% to 19.76%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities, which went from 1.03% to 3.09%, and those identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 0.88% to 2.58%. No changes were observed for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.26% | 73.02% | -7.87% |
| Black | 18.09% | 19.76% | 9.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 3.09% | 200% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 2.58% | 193.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |