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

Mashack, 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 Mashack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mashack in America

Mashack is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mashack surname appeared 243 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 Mashack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mashack 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 Mashack

The surname MASHACK is of English origin, with its roots traceable back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "mæsse" and "ac," meaning "mass" and "oak" respectively. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a location or landmark, such as a church or a prominent oak tree, near where the earliest bearers of the surname resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MASHACK can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and taxation records commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry suggests that a family bearing this surname held land in the county of Worcestershire during the late 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, variations in spelling were common, and the name MASHACK appeared in various forms, including Masshacke, Massacke, and Mashauke. These variations likely arose from the regional dialects and phonetic interpretations of the scribes who recorded the name.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the MASHACK surname was Sir William Mashack (c. 1320-1387), a knight and landowner from Gloucestershire. Historical records indicate that he served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War and was awarded lands for his service to the Crown.

During the Renaissance period, the MASHACK surname continued to be associated with notable individuals. One such figure was Thomas Mashack (1505-1572), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Bristol. His successful trading ventures with the continent and the Americas contributed to the city's economic prosperity.

In the 17th century, the MASHACK surname gained further recognition with the birth of Mary Mashack (1633-1708), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Oxfordshire. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her skilled expertise in childbirth assistance earned her a respected reputation among the local community.

Another notable bearer of the MASHACK surname was John Mashack (1712-1795), a scholar and educator from Cambridge. He served as a fellow of Trinity College and contributed significantly to the advancement of classical studies during the Age of Enlightenment.

As the centuries progressed, the MASHACK surname continued to appear in various parts of England, with families establishing themselves in different regions and contributing to the rich tapestry of the nation's history and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mashack

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

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

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