Explore the Family Name Massett
The meaning of Massett
1. Altered form of French (and German) Masset, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. 2. English: from a Middle English feminine diminutive of the personal name Masse, a pet form of Matthew (see Massey 1). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Eamon.
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How common is the last name Massett in the United States?
The surname Massett, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,227 but dropped in ranking to 52,736 by 2010 — a 16.6% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 446 to 393, marking an 11.88% reduction. This change resulted in a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.17 to 0.13, which equates to a 23.53% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #52,736 | -16.6% |
| Count | 446 | 393 | -11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.13 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Massett
Also according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Massett underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, with 94.39% in 2000 and 93.64% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.79%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.57% to 2.04%, a growth of 29.94%. There was also a rise in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.35% to 1.78%, a 31.85% increase. However, the percentage of individuals with the Massett surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black fell to zero in 2010, from 1.12% and 1.57% respectively in 2000. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 93.64% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.04% | 29.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.78% | 31.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |