Explore the Family Name Mast
The meaning of Mast
1. German and Swiss German: nickname from Middle High German mast ‘fat, stout’. Compare Maust. 2. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a swineherd, from Middle Dutch mast ‘mast, swine fodder’. 3. Dutch (Van der Mast and Van de Mast): topographic name for someone from a place rich in animal fodder, for example acorns (see 2 above). 4. English (Essex) and Dutch: nickname for a tall, lanky man, from Middle Dutch mast, Middle English mast ‘mast of a ship’, in Middle English also ‘long pole’. History: As a name of Swiss German origin (see 1 above) the surname Mast is quite common among the Mennonites (Amish), the less frequent variant being Maust.
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How common is the last name Mast in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mast" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 2587th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 2288th spot, representing an 11.56% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, moving from 12,869 in 2000 to 15,932 in 2010, a growth of 23.8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,587 | #2,288 | 11.56% |
| Count | 12,869 | 15,932 | 23.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 4.77 | 5.4 | 13.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mast
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mast" has shown certain shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The presence of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander community rose by 39.39%, while its prevalence among those identifying with two or more races grew by 29.69%. However, the percentage of individuals with the surname "Mast" identifying as White slightly decreased by 0.29%. There was also a modest increase of 9.73% in the Hispanic community. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black declined by 30.61%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.99% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.24% | 9.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.83% | 29.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.46% | 39.39% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0.34% | -30.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0% |
Mast ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mast is French & German, which comprises 50.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (30.7%) and Eastern European (4.7%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, Italian, and Korean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 50.7% |
| British & Irish | 30.7% |
| Eastern European | 4.7% |
| Other | 13.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Mast
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mast have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 73.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 73.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 73.20% |
What Mast haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Mast is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-CTS6433 and R-L51, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Atherton, Jewett, Whiteside, Duvall, Chamberlin, Blanton, Aldrich, Packer, Dodds, Landry.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mast surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Mast have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Mast" Surname 38.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Mast" Surname 23.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mast" Surname 20.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Mast" Surname 18.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mast?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Mast are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition