Explore the Family Name Masteller
The meaning of Masteller
Altered form of German Marsteller. History: Peter Masteller (born 1706) is recorded as an immigrant at the Port of Philadelphia, PA, in 1736.
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How common is the last name Masteller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Masteller has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,090 but dropped to 33,596 in 2010, indicating a change of -1.53%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.99%, from 652 in 2000 to 678 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,090 | #33,596 | -1.53% |
| Count | 652 | 678 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masteller
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. In 2000, those identifying as White formed the largest group at 96.47% which slightly decreased to 95.58% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010, marking a change of 59.78%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also showed an increase from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010, showing a significant change of 110.39%. There was no data for Asian/Pacific Islander in either year while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed an initial presence in 2000 but was not present in 2010. For the first time in 2010, individuals identifying as Black made up 0.88% of the Mastellers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 95.58% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.62% | 110.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.47% | 59.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |