Explore the Family Name Masias
The meaning of Masias
1. Catalan: Castilianized form of a habitational name from any of numerous places called Masies, from the plural of masia ‘farmstead’ (from Late Latin mansum, mansus). 2. Spanish: variant of Macias. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Celestino, Julio, Miguel, Sergio, Armando, Balbino, Bonifacia, Eleno, Enedina, Humberto, Javier, Jose.
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How common is the last name Masias in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Masias surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,945, but by 2010 it had dropped to 27,435, representing a change of -5.74%. The count also fell slightly, with 889 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 and 879 in 2010, a decrease of around 1.12%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by 9.09% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,945 | #27,435 | -5.74% |
| Count | 889 | 879 | -1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masias
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that between 2000 and 2010, there were some shifts among those carrying the Masias surname. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 5.41%, and those identifying as White rose by 9.07%. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic fell slightly by 1.68%. The percentage of those claiming two or more races also saw a decrease of 14.93%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.7% | 83.28% | -1.68% |
| White | 11.47% | 12.51% | 9.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.59% | 2.73% | 5.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.67% | 0.57% | -14.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |