Explore the Family Name Masoner
The meaning of Masoner
German (Tyrol): probably from a Romansh occupational term for a stonemason or bricklayer.
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How common is the last name Masoner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Masoner surname has seen slight changes over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 32,823, but by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 34,185, indicating a change of -4.15%. However, the count of individuals with this last name rose marginally from 659 in 2000 to 664 in 2010, showing a small increase of 0.76%. The proportion of individuals per 100k also decreased by -4.17% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,823 | #34,185 | -4.15% |
| Count | 659 | 664 | 0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masoner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Masoner surname. The majority of those who bear this surname are identified as White, with a slight decrease from 94.69% in 2000 to 92.62% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic have shown an increase from 2.43% to 3.01% over the same period. The percentage of people identifying as part of two or more races also increased significantly from 1.82% to 2.71%. Interestingly, a small fraction (0.75%) were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that wasn't present in 2000. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 92.62% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.01% | 23.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.71% | 48.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |