Explore the Family Name Maser
The meaning of Maser
1. German: nickname for someone with boils or lumpy skin, or perhaps for a hunchback, from Middle High German maser ‘lump, protuberance’. 2. German: from Middle High German maser ‘maple-wood bowl’ (Old French masere, of ancient Germanic origin), hence a metonymic occupational name for a wood-turner producing such ware. 3. German: variant of Maaser, a pet form of Thomas. 4. English: occupational name from Middle English maserer ‘maker of mazers or maple-wood bowls’, with simplification of -erer to -er. This surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland. 5. English: variant of Macer. This form of the name is very rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Maser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maser saw a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maser held the rank of 14,212 among surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had climbed to 13,593, marking an increase of 4.36%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with the surname Maser also increased during this period, going from 1,937 in 2000 to 2,230 in 2010, showing a growth of 15.13%. The proportion of Masers per 100,000 people in the country slightly rose as well, from 0.72 to 0.76, indicating a 5.56% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,212 | #13,593 | 4.36% |
| Count | 1,937 | 2,230 | 15.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.76 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maser
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maser. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Masers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders went from 1.03% to 1.66%, a 61.17% change, while those identifying as Hispanic grew from 1.60% to 2.38%, marking a 48.75% rise. During the same period, the percentage of people with the Maser surname identifying as White slightly decreased from 95.04% to 93.68%, a change of -1.43%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant, with the latter group at 0% for both years and the former group dropping to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 93.68% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.38% | 48.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.75% | -0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 1.66% | 61.17% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |