Explore the Family Name Masser
The meaning of Masser
English (Midlands): variant of Macer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Masser in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Masser within the United States has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. It went from being ranked 28,407th in 2000 to 34,314th in 2010, a drop of 20.79%. Simultaneously, the count of individuals carrying this surname also declined from 791 to 661, marking a 16.43% decrease over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 24.14%, from 0.29 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,407 | #34,314 | -20.79% |
| Count | 791 | 661 | -16.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.22 | -24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masser
The ethnicity of those with the surname Masser has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ethnic identity, Whites make up the largest share at 95.61% in 2010, down slightly from 95.83% in 2000. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0.76% in 2000 to no reported data in 2010. There was recorded growth among those who identify as Black, which moved from 0% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Furthermore, the Hispanic portion saw a slight increase from 1.14% to 1.21%. However, the percentage of those reporting two or more races dropped from 1.52% to 0.91%. No changes were observed within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 95.61% | -0.23% |
| Black | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.21% | 6.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0.91% | -40.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |