Explore the Family Name Mazure
The meaning of Mazure
1. French: variant of Masure, a topographic name from Old French masure ‘country house, house with land, estate’ (from Latin mansura), or a habitational name from any of several places called with this word, for example Le Masure in Audresselles (Pas-de-Calais), Le Mazure in Savoy, and Les Mazures in Ardennes. 2. Americanized form of Polish, Ukrainian, Rusyn or Jewish Mazur. Some characteristic forenames: French Philippe.
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How common is the last name Mazure in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mazure experienced a minor increase in popularity over the span of a decade, moving up from rank 53,191 in 2000 to 53,072 in 2010, representing a slight change of 0.22%. The number of individuals carrying the Mazure surname also saw a growth of 6.85% during this period, changing from 365 in 2000 to 390 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 7.14%, indicating that while the count increased, it didn't keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,191 | #53,072 | 0.22% |
| Count | 365 | 390 | 6.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mazure
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Mazure identified as White, although there was a small decrease in this group, moving from 98.08% in 2000 to 94.10% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows the emergence of some diversity within this surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2010, 2.56% identified as Hispanic and 2.31% reported being of two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 94.1% | -4.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |