2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maschinot
An occupational surname referring to a person involved in machinery or engineering.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Maschinot. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maschinot 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Maschinot in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maschinot, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maschinot
The surname MASCHINOT originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Maschine," meaning "machine," potentially indicating an occupation or trade related to machinery or engineering.
The earliest known records of the MASCHINOT surname can be found in the city of Hamburg, where it appears in church records from the late 1600s. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Maschinnot" or "Maschinott," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the MASCHINOT surname was Hans Maschinot, born in Hamburg in 1672. He was a skilled clockmaker and is credited with the construction of several intricate mechanical clocks that adorned churches and public buildings in the city.
In the 18th century, the MASCHINOT name spread beyond Hamburg to other parts of northern Germany. Notable individuals from this era include Johann Maschinot (1712-1789), a renowned engineer who pioneered advancements in textile machinery, and Friederike Maschinot (1738-1812), a celebrated author and poet whose works explored themes of industrialization and the impact of technology on society.
As the Industrial Revolution gained momentum in the 19th century, members of the MASCHINOT family played important roles in the development of new manufacturing processes and machinery. One such figure was Karl Maschinot (1821-1892), a prolific inventor who held numerous patents for innovations in steam engine design and metal-working equipment.
By the late 19th century, the MASCHINOT surname had spread across Europe, with pockets of families settling in countries like France and England. During this period, the name gained recognition in the field of watchmaking, with Auguste Maschinot (1848-1923), a renowned Swiss watchmaker, and his son, Henri Maschinot (1874-1941), who established a successful watch manufacturing company in Geneva.
Throughout its history, the MASCHINOT surname has been associated with innovation, craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of mechanics and engineering. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich industrial heritage of Germany and the pioneering spirit of those who shaped the technological advancements of their era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maschinot
Among Census respondents with the surname Maschinot, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Maschinot 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 Maschinot surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.5% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 9
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maschinot
Maschinot 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,862 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,218 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,862 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,218 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 Maschinot 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 | #139,228 | #149,446 | -7.3% |
| Count | 120 | 110 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maschinot bearers went from 120 to 110 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,218 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #149,446.
FAQ
Maschinot surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maschinot?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Maschinot. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Maschinot?
Maschinot ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Maschinot. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Maschinot.
Has Maschinot become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maschinot went from 120 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Maschinot?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maschinot, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%). 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 Maschinot in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.5% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maschinot appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.5%), Hispanic (8.2%), Black (2.7%). 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 Maschinot (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 Maschinot mean?
An occupational surname referring to a person involved in machinery or engineering. 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 Maschinot (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 Maschinot?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.