Explore the Family Name Maselli
The meaning of Maselli
Italian (southern): patronymic from a pet form of Maso (see Masi). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Vito, Donato, Enrico, Aldo, Alfonso, Angelo, Augusto, Claudio, Dino, Domenic, Egidio, Firmino, Flavio, Gino, Giorgio.
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How common is the last name Maselli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Maselli' has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,329th with a count of 1,395 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had risen slightly in rank to 18,057 and increased in count to 1,544, marking a change of 10.68%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,329 | #18,057 | 1.48% |
| Count | 1,395 | 1,544 | 10.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maselli
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with 'Maselli' is White, accounting for 92.23% in 2010, down slightly from 93.26% in 2000. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities stayed relatively stable, with only minor increases of 1.82% and 0.69% respectively. Interestingly, there was a significant increase, from 0.50% to 0.84%, in those identifying as belonging to two or more races. In 2010, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories also appeared, though they were not represented in 2000. This suggests an increasing diversity among individuals with the 'Maselli' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.26% | 92.23% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.37% | 4.4% | 0.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 1.68% | 1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.84% | 68% |
| Black | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |