Explore the Family Name Mastropaolo
The meaning of Mastropaolo
Italian (southern): from a title of respect composed of mastro ‘master craftsman’ + the personal name Paolo.
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How common is the last name Mastropaolo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mastropaolo has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,466th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 78,040. This represents a decrease of 7.69% over the decade. The total count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 250 to 245, a decrease of 2%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people in the population fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #78,040 | -7.69% |
| Count | 250 | 245 | -2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mastropaolo
As for ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all Mastropaolos identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 98.40% of people with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 96.73% by 2010. The change represents a 1.70% decrease over the decade. There were no reported instances of Mastropaolos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.73% | -1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |