Explore the Family Name Massoth
The meaning of Massoth
German (Hesse): nickname from Old Prussian massais ‘small’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Massoth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Massoth has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Massoth was ranked 52,077th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 55,505th spot, indicating a decrease of 6.58%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 375 to 370 during the same period, representing a 1.33% drop. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people reduced from 0.14 to 0.13, which is a 7.14% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #55,505 | -6.58% |
| Count | 375 | 370 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Massoth
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Massoth showed some changes too, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Massoths identifying as White decreased from 95.47% in 2000 to 92.70% in 2010. However, there was a slight increase in the number of Massoths identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.40% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 Census shows that 2.43% of Massoths identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that had no representation in 2000. There were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a fall from 1.33% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 92.7% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.97% | 23.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |