Explore the Family Name Masset
The meaning of Masset
1. French: from a short form of the personal name Thomasset, an old pet form Thomas. This surname is also found in Germany. 2. English: variant of Massett.
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How common is the last name Masset in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Masset has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 86,992nd in terms of commonality but dropped to 98,553rd in 2010, marking a 13.29 percent decrease. Notably, the count of individuals bearing this name also fell from 199 in 2000 to 184 in 2010, a 7.54 percent reduction. The proportion of Massets per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 14.29 percent from 0.07 to 0.06 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #98,553 | -13.29% |
| Count | 199 | 184 | -7.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masset
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Masset surname identified as White, making up 95.48 percent in 2000 and slightly dropping to 94.02 percent in 2010. Additionally, a small percentage (2.51 percent) reported having two or more races in 2000, although this figure was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons. It's noteworthy that there were no reports of Massets identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, a new appearance was made by those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 3.80 percent of people with the Masset surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 94.02% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |