Explore the Family Name Mase
The meaning of Mase
1. English (Norfolk and Sussex): variant of Mace. This form of the name is rare in Britain and Ireland. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Maze. 3. Japanese (pronounced as two syllables): written 間瀬 ‘spacious torrent’. It is not common in Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Eriko, Hiroyuki, Junji, Kazumi, Makoto, Shinji, Yukari.
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How common is the last name Mase in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mase has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,180th in terms of frequency, with 972 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, however, its rank dropped to 26,671, with the total count also decreasing by 6.07% to 913. The proportion per 100k people also fell from 0.36 to 0.31, marking a 13.89% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,180 | #26,671 | -10.3% |
| Count | 972 | 913 | -6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mase
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the highest percentage of individuals with the surname Mase identified as White, although this figure decreased from 84.16% in 2000 to 78.09% in 2010. At the same time, there were significant increases in other ethnic identities. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a growth of 28.93%, shifting from 4.84% to 6.24%. Those identifying as having two or more races more than doubled from 1.44% to 2.96%. The Hispanic population grew by 82.64%, increasing from 2.88% to 5.26%, while the Black community increased by 47.65%, advancing from 3.19% to 4.71%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly, from 3.50% to 2.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.16% | 78.09% | -7.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.84% | 6.24% | 28.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 5.26% | 82.64% |
| Black | 3.19% | 4.71% | 47.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.96% | 105.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.5% | 2.74% | -21.71% |