Explore the Family Name Mass
The meaning of Mass
1. North German: from a short form of the personal name Thomas. Compare Maas, Mas. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from German Mass ‘measure, measurement’. 3. English: variant of Mace.
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How common is the last name Mass in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mass decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mass was ranked 10,773rd in popularity and fell to 12,048th by 2010, marking an 11.84% drop. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 2,718 to 2,588, a decline of 4.78%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also dropped by 12.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,773 | #12,048 | -11.84% |
| Count | 2,718 | 2,588 | -4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 0.88 | -12.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mass
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes within the distribution of the Mass surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly by 10.23%, while the count of individuals reporting two or more races saw a significant growth of 34.84%. There was a decrease in the white demographic from 76.64% to 71.87%, marking a 6.22% drop. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with the Mass surname grew by 25.23%, and the Black population rose by 14.34%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a slight increase from 0.29% to 0.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.64% | 71.87% | -6.22% |
| Hispanic | 10.74% | 13.45% | 25.23% |
| Black | 9.9% | 11.32% | 14.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 2.09% | 34.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.97% | 10.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.31% | 6.9% |