Explore the Family Name Massena
The meaning of Massena
1. Italian (southern): possibly a variant of Messana or Messina. This surname is very rare in Italy; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) Italian surname. 2. French (southern, mainly Alpes-Maritimes; also Masséna): unexplained. This surname is also found in Haiti.
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How common is the last name Massena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Massena has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 55,849 in 2000, its popularity increased by 6.03% over the decade, bringing it to rank 52,482 in 2010. The count also rose from 343 to 395, marking a significant growth of 15.16%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.13 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #52,482 | 6.03% |
| Count | 343 | 395 | 15.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Massena
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White decreased by nearly 17%, from 60.35% in 2000 to 50.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 36.68%, rising from 31.49% to 43.04% over the same period. There was also a notable growth in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 3.21% to 5.32%. The category of two or more races went from 4.08% to 0%. No change was noted for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.35% | 50.13% | -16.93% |
| Black | 31.49% | 43.04% | 36.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 5.32% | 65.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |