Explore the Family Name Masin
The meaning of Masin
1. Czech (Mašín): from the personal name Mašín, a pet form of any personal name beginning with Ma-, in particular Matěj (see Matthew), Martin, and Mauritius (see Morris). It may also be from a short form of Tomáš (see Thomas). 2. Italian (Veneto): variant of Masino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Masin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Masin experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 49,671 to 69,579, a decrease of approximately 40%. Similarly, the actual count of people with this surname also decreased from 397 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, marking a reduction of nearly 29%. The proportion of individuals named Masin per 100k further dipped by 33%, dropping from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #69,579 | -40.08% |
| Count | 397 | 282 | -28.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Masin has also seen some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 84.63% of Masins were classified as White, but this number dropped slightly to 79.79% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among Masins grew significantly from 11.08% to 16.31%. Although there was no recorded Black or multiple-race representation in 2000, by 2010, 2.84% of Masins identified as Black. However, the percentage of Masins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went down to zero from 2.52% in 2000, and there was no change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.63% | 79.79% | -5.72% |
| Hispanic | 11.08% | 16.31% | 47.2% |
| Black | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |