Explore the Family Name Masengale
The meaning of Masengale
English: variant of Masongill (see Massengill).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Masengale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Masengale shifted only slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 57,985th most common name, but by 2010, it dropped a bit to rank 59,470th. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 328 to 340, a 3.66% change, illustrating that while its rank decreased, the total number of people carrying the surname Masengale in the United States did increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #59,470 | -2.56% |
| Count | 328 | 340 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masengale
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Masengale, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominance of the White demographic, accounting for 95.12% in 2000 and 95.00% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.52% to zero during this time period, while the representation of those claiming two or more races appeared in 2010 at 2.35%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity held steady around 1.8%, and there was no representation from Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 95% | -0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.76% | -3.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |