2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mascarelli
An occupational surname originating in Italy referring to a person who produced masks.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Mascarelli. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mascarelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Mascarelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mascarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mascarelli
The surname Mascarelli is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was initially spelled as "Mascherelli" or "Masciarelli".
The name Mascarelli is derived from the Italian word "maschera," which means "mask." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the production or selling of masks, or perhaps to those who wore masks as part of their profession or during festive occasions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mascarelli can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of medieval documents dating back to the 8th century. The name appears in a document from the year 1162, referring to a certain "Guidone Mascherelli" from the town of Perugia.
In the 13th century, the name Mascarelli appeared in the "Liber Censualis," a medieval census record compiled by the Catholic Church. The record mentions a "Bonaccorso Masciarelli" from the city of Orvieto, suggesting that the name was present in different parts of central Italy during that time period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Mascarelli was Pietro Mascarelli, born in 1412 in Siena, Tuscany. He was a renowned painter and sculptor during the Italian Renaissance, known for his works in the Duomo di Siena and other churches throughout Tuscany.
Another notable figure was Girolamo Mascarelli, born in 1505 in Perugia, Umbria. He was a distinguished scholar and humanist, serving as a professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Perugia.
In the 16th century, the name Mascarelli appeared in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana," a record of Italian nobility. This suggests that some members of the Mascarelli family had achieved noble status during this period.
Francesco Mascarelli, born in 1632 in Rome, was a prominent architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several iconic buildings in the city, including the Palazzo Barberini and the Palazzo del Quirinale.
Lastly, Vincenzo Mascarelli, born in 1775 in Naples, was a renowned composer and musician during the Classical period. He wrote several operas and instrumental works that were performed throughout Italy and Europe.
While the surname Mascarelli may have evolved over time and spread to different regions, its Italian origins and connection to the world of masks and artistic pursuits remain a significant part of its historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mascarelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Mascarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mascarelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mascarelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 95
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mascarelli
Mascarelli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+14 bearers (+12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,029 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-21 bearers (-16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 18,878 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+12.6%) | Up 4,029 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -21 bearers (-16.8%) | Down 18,878 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mascarelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #153,590 | -14.0% |
| Count | 125 | 104 | -16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mascarelli bearers went from 125 to 104 (-16.8% change). The surname moved down 18,878 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #153,590.
FAQ
Mascarelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mascarelli?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Mascarelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Mascarelli?
Mascarelli ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Mascarelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mascarelli.
Has Mascarelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mascarelli went from 125 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 21 (-16.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Mascarelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mascarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mascarelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mascarelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Black (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mascarelli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mascarelli mean?
An occupational surname originating in Italy referring to a person who produced masks. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mascarelli (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Mascarelli?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Mascarelli at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.