Explore the Family Name Masterman
The meaning of Masterman
English: occupational name meaning ‘servant of the master’, from Middle English maister + man. Compare Master.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Masterman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Masterman has seen slight shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 35,288th in 2000, it fell slightly to 36,630th place by 2010, a change of -3.8%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Masterman surname increased marginally from 604 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 0.99%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.22 to 0.21, indicating a -4.55% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #36,630 | -3.8% |
| Count | 604 | 610 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Masterman
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some notable changes among those carrying the Masterman surname between 2000 and 2010. While the White population remained the largest group at 90.66% in 2010, it experienced a slight decrease from 96.19% in 2000. The Hispanic population saw significant growth of 106.05%, increasing from 2.15% to 4.43%. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races appeared in 2010 census data, constituting 1.48% and 2.79% respectively, whereas they hadn't been represented in the 2000 data. No changes were reported in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 90.66% | -5.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 4.43% | 106.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |