Explore the Family Name Massengale
The meaning of Massengale
English: variant of Masongill (see Massengill).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Massengale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Massengale has seen a slight decrease from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Massengale ranked 9641 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 10301 which equates to a decline of 6.85%. However, despite the drop in rank, the total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 3094 in 2000 to 3128 in 2010, a growth of 1.1%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also decreased marginally by 7.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,641 | #10,301 | -6.85% |
| Count | 3,094 | 3,128 | 1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.15 | 1.06 | -7.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Massengale
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates changes in the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Massengale between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage belonged to the White demographic, with 88.46% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 86.70% in 2010. The second largest group was Black, with percentages increasing from 8.11% to 8.79%. There was an increase noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups; 0.42% to 0.70% and 1.07% to 1.69% respectively. Those identifying as Two or more races saw a rise from 1.29% to 1.53%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight decrease from 0.65% to 0.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.46% | 86.7% | -1.99% |
| Black | 8.11% | 8.79% | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.69% | 57.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.53% | 18.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.7% | 66.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.58% | -10.77% |