Explore the Family Name Mashak
The meaning of Mashak
1. Americanized form of Polish Maszak: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Tomasz (see Thomas) or possibly of a personal name beginning with Ma-. The surname Maszak is very rare in Poland. 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of Czech Mašek (see Masek). Compare Mashek.
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How common is the last name Mashak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mashak has seen some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,572 most popular, with a count of 288 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had climbed slightly to be the 64,559th most popular surname, with an increased count of 308, representing a growth of 6.94%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of -9.09% over this same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #64,559 | 0.02% |
| Count | 288 | 308 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mashak
Turning to ethnic identity associated with the surname Mashak, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly white background. In 2000, 97.57% of those with this surname identified as white. This percentage dipped slightly to 96.10% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small but notable shift in 2010, when 1.62% of individuals with the surname Mashak identified as black, a change from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 96.1% | -1.51% |
| Black | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |