Find out how popular the last name Masciale is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Masciale.

Masciale, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Masciale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masciale in America

Masciale is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masciale surname appeared 138 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Masciale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masciale to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Masciale

The surname Masciale is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in various regions of southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maschile," meaning "masculine" or "manly," possibly indicating a connection to a person's physical traits or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historic city of Naples, where a branch of the Masciale family lived during the 14th century. Records from this period indicate that a certain Girolamo Masciale was a respected scholar and jurist who served as a legal advisor to the Angevin rulers of the Kingdom of Naples.

In the 15th century, the Masciale name gained prominence in the region of Calabria, particularly in the town of Crotone. Historical documents from this era mention a Giovanni Battista Masciale, a skilled navigator and ship captain who played a role in the maritime trade between Italy and the Mediterranean ports.

During the Renaissance, the Masciale family expanded its influence, and several members achieved notable positions in various fields. One such figure was Vincenzo Masciale, a renowned painter born in Cosenza in 1550, whose works adorned churches and palaces across southern Italy.

In the late 16th century, a branch of the Masciale family settled in the city of Palermo, Sicily. Here, they established themselves as respected landowners and merchants. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Masciale (1620-1692), served as a magistrate and was known for his contributions to the legal and judicial system of the time.

As the Masciale name spread throughout Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 18th century, a certain Antonio Masciale (1726-1802), a native of Naples, made a name for himself as a skilled architect and engineer, contributing to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Spain and Portugal.

Throughout its long history, the surname Masciale has been associated with various notable individuals, including scholars, artists, lawyers, and public figures. While the exact origins of the name remain somewhat obscure, its enduring presence across generations and regions attests to the rich cultural heritage and legacy of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masciale

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Masciale.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Masciale was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Masciale has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Masciale was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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