Explore the Family Name Maslar
The meaning of Maslar
1. Slovak (Mašlár, Mašlar, Mašľár): occupational name for a maker of bow-knots, from an agent derivative of mašľa ‘bow-knot’. 2. Serbian: occupational name for a producer of dairy products, from maslar, an agent derivative of maslo ‘butter’.
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How common is the last name Maslar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maslar saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maslar was ranked as the 57,985th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to 60,636th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Maslar surname increased slightly from 328 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, representing a minor growth rate of 1.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #60,636 | -4.57% |
| Count | 328 | 332 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maslar
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Maslar identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade; in 2000, 98.17% of Maslars were White, but by 2010, this figure had fallen to 95.78%. The census also revealed a small emergence of Maslars identifying with two or more races in 2010, something not recorded in the 2000 Census. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Maslar surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 95.78% | -2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |