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

Mask, 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 Mask surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mask in America

Mask is the 9573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mask surname appeared 3,395 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 Mask.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mask 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 Mask

The surname MASK is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "masc," which means "mesh" or "net," possibly indicating an occupation or trade related to fishing or net-making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MASK surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John Mask residing in Oxfordshire. This document provides valuable insight into the distribution of surnames in medieval England.

In the 14th century, the MASK surname appears in various manorial records and court rolls across different regions of England, such as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Wiltshire. These records often provide clues about the occupations, property holdings, and legal matters involving individuals with this surname.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the MASK surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development or adoption of this surname, such as Mascall in Kent and Maskbury in Wiltshire.

One notable individual with the MASK surname was Sir Edward Mask (1546-1612), a prominent English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as a Justice of the Court of King's Bench and played a significant role in legal affairs during his time.

Another historical figure was Richard Mask (1681-1753), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation. He served as the Rector of Stanford Dingley in Berkshire for over 40 years.

In the 18th century, the MASK surname gained prominence in the United States, with records indicating the arrival of several individuals bearing this name. One such individual was John Mask (1725-1805), a farmer and landowner from Virginia who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Another notable figure was William Mask (1792-1868), an early settler and pioneer in the state of Ohio. He established a successful farming operation and contributed to the development of the local community.

In the 19th century, the MASK surname continued to spread across the United States and other parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, such as politics, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mask

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

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

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