Explore the Family Name Massman
The meaning of Massman
Americanized form of North German Massmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Massman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Massman saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 28,824th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 30,509th spot, marking a decline of 5.85%. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 777 in 2000 to 765 in 2010, a reduction of 1.54%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also decreased by 10.34% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,824 | #30,509 | -5.85% |
| Count | 777 | 765 | -1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Massman
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Massman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White, with 96.91% falling under this category in 2000 and 96.47% in 2010. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races. In 2000, none identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, they made up 1.05% of the Massman population. Similarly, those reporting two or more races increased from 0.64% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 1.03% to 0.78%, and no individuals identified as Black or Hispanic in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.47% | -0.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.92% | 43.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 0.78% | -24.27% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |