Explore the Family Name Mashek
The meaning of Mashek
Americanized form of Czech Mašek (see Masek) and also of its rare Polish cognate Maszek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mashek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mashek experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,395 in the United States but slipped to 41,728 by 2010, representing an 8.68% drop in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also diminished during this period, with a decrease from 542 to 521, indicating a fall of approximately 3.87%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 10%, moving from 0.2 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #41,728 | -8.68% |
| Count | 542 | 521 | -3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mashek
The Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mashek predominantly falls under White, with 95.76% in 2000 and 93.67% in 2010. However, there has been a minor decrease in the percentage of Whites by 2.18% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases of 35.14% and 55.86% respectively, even though their overall representation within the Mashek population is considerably smaller. There was minimal change in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races, rising slightly from 0.92% to 0.96%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 93.67% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.5% | 35.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 1.73% | 55.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.96% | 4.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |