Explore the Family Name Mask
The meaning of Mask
1. English: unexplained. 2. German: from a pet form of the personal name Thomas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mask in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mask" has seen a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9192 out of all surnames, but fell to 9573 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.14 percent. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 3263 to 3395 during the same period, representing a growth of approximately 4.05 percent. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Mask per 100,000 decreased by about 4.96 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,192 | #9,573 | -4.14% |
| Count | 3,263 | 3,395 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.21 | 1.15 | -4.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mask
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there were some shifts in the ethnic identity of those with the surname "Mask". Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase of 139.53 percent in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 43.82 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.23 percent, whereas the Hispanic category saw an increase of 9.09 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black experienced a slight decrease of 3.17 percent, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a modest increase of 10.45 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.62% | 73.7% | -1.23% |
| Black | 20.84% | 20.18% | -3.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.56% | 43.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 1.8% | 9.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 1.03% | 139.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.74% | 10.45% |