2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mascheri
An occupational surname for a mask maker or seller of masks.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Mascheri. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mascheri 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Mascheri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mascheri, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mascheri
The surname Mascheri has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maschera," which means "mask" or "disguise." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in the production or wearing of masks, possibly during theatrical performances or festivals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mascheri can be found in the archives of the city of Venice, where a document from the 14th century mentions a certain "Giovanni Mascheri," who was a renowned mask maker. His creations were highly sought after by the aristocracy and were often worn during the famous Venetian Carnivals.
In the 15th century, the name Mascheri appears in the records of the city of Florence, where a family by that name was known for their artistic prowess. One of the most notable members was Lucrezia Mascheri (1455-1521), a skilled painter and sculptor who was commissioned by the Medici family to create several works of art for their palaces.
During the Renaissance period, the name Mascheri gained further recognition through the works of the poet and playwright, Giambattista Mascheri (1492-1556). He was renowned for his satirical plays that often featured characters wearing masks, reflecting the cultural significance of masks in Italian society at the time.
In the 17th century, the Mascheri family from the city of Genoa was known for their involvement in the maritime trade. One of their members, Alessandro Mascheri (1610-1678), was a successful merchant and shipowner who established trade routes with various Mediterranean ports.
Another notable figure with the surname Mascheri was Maria Mascheri (1725-1805), a prominent figure in the Italian Enlightenment. She was a philosopher and writer who advocated for women's education and equal rights, challenging the societal norms of her time.
Throughout its history, the surname Mascheri has been associated with various professions and disciplines, from the arts and literature to commerce and philosophy. Despite its diverse applications, the name continues to carry a connection to the rich cultural heritage of masks and theatrical traditions in Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mascheri
Among Census respondents with the surname Mascheri, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mascheri 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 Mascheri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.8% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino13.3% · 16
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mascheri
Mascheri 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,358 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,092 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,358 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Up 2,092 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 Mascheri 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 | #144,141 | #142,049 | 1.5% |
| Count | 115 | 120 | 4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mascheri bearers went from 115 to 120 (+4.3% change). The surname moved up 2,092 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #142,049.
FAQ
Mascheri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mascheri?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Mascheri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Mascheri?
Mascheri ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Mascheri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Mascheri.
Has Mascheri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mascheri went from 115 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 5 (+4.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Mascheri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mascheri, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Mascheri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.8% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mascheri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.8%), Hispanic (13.3%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Mascheri (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 Mascheri mean?
An occupational surname for a mask maker or seller of 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 Mascheri (0.04 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 surname Mascheri?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.