Explore the Family Name Massar
The meaning of Massar
1. German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained. 2. In some cases possibly also northern French, Walloon or Flemish: variant of Massart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Massar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Massar experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,596 and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 46,314, a decrease of 11.34%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 493 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, marking a 6.69% reduction. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #46,314 | -11.34% |
| Count | 493 | 460 | -6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Massar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Massar from 2000 to 2010. While the majority identified as White (93.91% in 2000 and 92.61% in 2010), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.83% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010, an increase of 66.12%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 2.64% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 92.61% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.04% | 66.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 2.39% | -9.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |