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

Masi, 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 Masi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masi in America

Masi is the 10434th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masi surname appeared 3,083 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 Masi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masi 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 Masi

The surname "MASI" is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. The name can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maso," which means a farmhouse or a rural property.

In some historical records, the surname is also found with variations in spelling, such as "Maso," "Masio," or "Masso." These variations suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived or worked on a farmhouse or rural estate.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "MASI" can be found in the Estimo, a tax record from the city of Florence, dating back to 1427. This record lists several individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the Tuscan region during that time period.

Another notable historical reference is the appearance of the name in the Heraldic Rolls of the Republic of Venice. In these rolls, which date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, several noble families with the surname "MASI" are mentioned, suggesting their prominence and influence in the region.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname "MASI." One such person was Girolamo Masi (1572-1635), an Italian painter and engraver from Bologna, known for his works depicting religious subjects and mythological themes.

Another significant figure was Giulio Masi (1593-1667), an Italian architect and engineer from Florence, who designed several notable buildings and fortifications in his native city.

In the realm of literature, Bartolomeo Masi (1631-1708) was a renowned Italian historian and writer from Volterra, who authored several works on the history of his native region.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Alessandro Masi (1809-1879), an Italian sculptor from Massa Marittima, whose works adorned various churches and public spaces in Tuscany.

Lastly, Ernesto Masi (1891-1963) was a notable Italian writer and journalist from Florence, known for his contributions to various literary publications and his works on Italian culture and history.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname "MASI" who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, reflecting the rich heritage and legacy associated with this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masi

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

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

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