Explore the Family Name Masingale
The meaning of Masingale
English: variant of Massengill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Masingale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Masingale fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 59,611th in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it fell to 60,505th, marking a marginal decline of 1.5 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased over the decade, from 317 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 5.05 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #60,505 | -1.5% |
| Count | 317 | 333 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masingale
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides an interesting outlook. A majority of the individuals bearing the Masingale surname identified as White, with percentages increasing from 81.70 in 2000 to 83.18 in 2010. Those identifying as Black also saw a significant rise of 17.07 percent during this period, up from 4.10 to 4.80 percent. The representation of those with Hispanic ethnic identity experienced a slight decrease from 5.68 to 5.41 percent. Individuals affiliated with two or more races also saw a decrease from 4.73 to 4.20 percent. No change was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.7% | 83.18% | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 5.68% | 5.41% | -4.75% |
| Black | 4.1% | 4.8% | 17.07% |
| Two or More Races | 4.73% | 4.2% | -11.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |