Explore the Family Name Messa
The meaning of Messa
1. Italian: nickname from messa ‘mass, Christian religious service’. 2. Hispanic: probably of Italian origin (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Vito, Angelo, Mario, Onofrio, Orlando, Vita. Spanish Carlos, Manuel, Marcos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Messa in the United States?
The surname Messa, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,198th most popular surname, with around 545 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 40,371st, with the number of individuals named Messa slightly dropping to 542. This represents a decline of approximately 5.69% in rank and 0.55% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also went down from 0.2 to 0.18 during this period, marking a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,198 | #40,371 | -5.69% |
| Count | 545 | 542 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Messa
In terms of ethnic identity, the Messa surname has seen some significant changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 77.25%. This figure, however, decreased by 13.77% to 66.61% in 2010. The next largest group in 2000 were those identifying as Hispanic at 16.88%, a proportion that grew by 54.09% to 26.01% in 2010. The number of individuals who identified as Black increased significantly, more than doubling from 1.65% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, the share of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 30.95% from 2.94% to 2.03%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.25% | 66.61% | -13.77% |
| Hispanic | 16.88% | 26.01% | 54.09% |
| Black | 1.65% | 3.51% | 112.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.94% | 2.03% | -30.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |