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

Mascis, 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 Mascis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mascis in America

Mascis is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mascis surname appeared 115 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 Mascis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mascis 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 Mascis

The surname MASCIS originates from Italy, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maschio," which means "male" or "masculine." This name was likely given to families with a strong patriarchal lineage or those known for their masculine traits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MASCIS surname can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Guido MASCIS was mentioned in a document from 1278. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name MASCIS appeared in several historical records in the northern Italian cities of Milan and Verona. During this era, the spelling variations included "Maschis" and "Maschi," reflecting the evolution of the Italian language over time.

An noteworthy figure bearing this surname was Bartolomeo MASCIS, a renowned painter from Verona who lived between 1375 and 1449. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across northern Italy, and he is considered a significant contributor to the Renaissance art movement in the region.

The MASCIS surname also has ties to the town of Mascis, located in the province of Perugia, Umbria. It is believed that some families adopted the name as a reference to their place of origin or residence in this town during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, a branch of the MASCIS family migrated to the Spanish-controlled region of Naples, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants. One notable member was Vincenzo MASCIS (1522-1598), who served as a diplomat and advisor to the Spanish viceroy of Naples.

Throughout the centuries, the MASCIS surname has spread across various regions of Italy and beyond, with notable individuals bearing this name. Among them are Antonio MASCIS (1689-1756), a celebrated architect from Rome; Girolamo MASCIS (1814-1892), a philosopher and theologian from Turin; and Carlotta MASCIS (1867-1944), a pioneering feminist and activist from Milan.

While the MASCIS surname may not be among the most common in Italy today, it carries a rich historical legacy, reflecting the country's diverse cultural heritage and the contributions of individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mascis

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

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 Mascis 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 Mascis 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 Mascis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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