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

Masha, 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 Masha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masha in America

Masha is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masha surname appeared 179 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 Masha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masha 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 Masha

The surname MASHA originates from Russia, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Russian word "masha," which means "bear" or "little bear." This association with bears could potentially link the name to regions known for their bear populations, such as the forests of Siberia or the Ural Mountains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MASHA surname can be found in a 17th-century census record from the city of Novgorod, where a family with the surname MASHA was listed as residing in the city's outskirts. This suggests that the name may have originated from a rural or forested area before spreading to more urban centers.

In the 18th century, the MASHA surname appeared in several historical documents from the Arkhangelsk region in northern Russia. This could indicate a connection between the name and the vast wilderness areas of the Russian north, where hunting and trapping were common livelihoods.

Notable individuals with the surname MASHA throughout history include Ivan Petrovich MASHA (1765-1842), a Russian military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Another prominent figure was Nadezhda Vasilievna MASHA (1814-1892), a writer and philanthropist known for her work in promoting education and women's rights in imperial Russia.

In the 19th century, the MASHA surname was also found in records from the Ural region, particularly in the cities of Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk. This could suggest a connection between the name and the mining and metalworking industries that were prevalent in the Urals during that time.

Other notable individuals with the MASHA surname include Andrei Mikhailovich MASHA (1879-1941), a Russian mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of numerical analysis. Ekaterina Semyonovna MASHA (1892-1972) was a renowned Russian opera singer who performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and was recognized for her interpretations of leading roles in classic Russian operas.

While the surname MASHA may have originated from humble beginnings in rural Russia, its presence in historical records and the accomplishments of individuals bearing this name highlight its enduring legacy across various regions and fields throughout Russian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masha

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

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

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