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

Masiello, 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 Masiello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masiello in America

Masiello is the 19716th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masiello surname appeared 1,366 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 Masiello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masiello 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 Masiello

The surname Masiello has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval and Renaissance periods. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "massaro," which referred to an overseer or administrator of an estate or land. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have held such positions or were associated with agricultural or land management roles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Masiello can be found in historical documents from the region of Campania, particularly in the province of Naples. The Masiello family is thought to have been established in this area as early as the 15th century, with some records indicating their presence in the town of Pomigliano d'Arco.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Masiello was Girolamo Masiello, a prominent lawyer and scholar from Naples. He is known for his contributions to legal texts and his involvement in the intellectual circles of the city during the Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, the Masiello name appeared in various church records and cadastral documents across the Campania region, indicating the family's continued presence and influence in the area. One of the earliest known spellings of the name was "Massiello," which can be found in some historical records from this period.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Niccolò Masiello, a renowned musician and composer from Naples. Born in 1692, he gained recognition for his compositions for the church and his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan opera tradition.

As the centuries progressed, the Masiello family spread throughout Italy and beyond, with members bearing the name settling in various parts of the country and even emigrating to other parts of the world. Notable individuals with the surname Masiello include:

1. Giuseppe Masiello (1789-1860), an Italian sculptor and artist from Naples, known for his work in marble and terra-cotta.
2. Antonio Masiello (1854-1926), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.
3. Giovanni Masiello (1885-1965), an Italian entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Masiello Group, a prominent business conglomerate in Naples.
4. Vittorio Masiello (1887-1957), an Italian military officer and general who served during World War I and World War II.
5. Pasquale Masiello (1914-2001), an Italian-American artist and painter known for his depictions of Italian-American life and culture.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Masiello surname throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted presence in Italian society and its journey across generations and geographical boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masiello

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

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

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