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

Maser, 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 Maser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maser in America

Maser is the 13593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maser surname appeared 2,230 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Maser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maser 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 Maser

The surname "MASER" is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "masarn," which means "to grumble" or "to complain." This suggests that the name may have been originally given as a nickname to someone who was known for their grumbling or complaining nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MASER" can be found in the records of the town of Freiburg, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a certain "Johannes Maser" is mentioned as a resident of the town. It is possible that this individual was either the first person to bear the name or that it was already an established surname in the region.

In the 15th century, the name "MASER" appears in various historical documents across different parts of Germany, indicating that the name had spread to other areas. One notable person bearing this surname was Hans Maser, a prominent merchant from the city of Nuremberg, who lived from 1430 to 1498.

During the 16th century, the name "MASER" is documented in several German cities, including Leipzig, Dresden, and Hamburg. In the town of Erfurt, there is a record of a "Matthias Maser" who was a respected craftsman and guild member in the early 1500s.

In the 17th century, the name "MASER" appears to have gained some prominence, with several individuals bearing this surname making notable contributions. For example, Johann Maser (1592-1668) was a renowned theologian and author from Saxony, while Peter Maser (1614-1679) was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Bremen.

As the centuries progressed, the name "MASER" continued to be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions. Some other notable individuals with this surname include the 18th-century philosopher and writer Friedrich Maser (1718-1792), the 19th-century composer and musician Karl Maser (1835-1911), and the 20th-century historian and author Werner Maser (1922-2007).

While the surname "MASER" has its roots in Germany, it is important to note that due to migration and various historical events, it has also spread to other parts of the world, including North America and other European countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maser

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

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

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