2000
#44,192
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 459
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Maslin
A surname possibly derived from the Old French term "maselin", meaning someone of small stature or build.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 556 Americans carry the last name Maslin. That puts it at #47,189 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 616,465 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maslin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Maslin with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
556
1 in 616,465
Census rank
#47,189
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
485
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 485 bearers of the surname Maslin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 47189th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maslin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maslin
The surname Maslin originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "maslin," which referred to a mixture of different grains, such as wheat and rye, used for making bread. This term was likely adopted into the English language during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.
In medieval England, the name Maslin was initially used as an occupational surname, referring to individuals involved in the production or trade of this mixed grain. It may have also been used as a descriptive surname for someone who worked with or lived near fields where this type of grain was grown.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Maslin can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a Richard Maslin is listed. Another early reference is in the Curia Regis Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1207, which mentions a Walter Maslin.
During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across different counties in England, such as the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1239, which includes a Robert Maslin, and the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1279, which lists a William Maslin.
Notable individuals with the surname Maslin throughout history include:
1. John Maslin (born c. 1520), an English Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake during the Marian persecutions in the 16th century.
2. Sir John Maslin (c. 1550-1617), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1613-1614.
3. Thomas Maslin (c. 1580-1665), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Spiritual Watchman" and "The Soul's Sickness and Remedy."
4. Nathaniel Maslin (c. 1660-1723), an English Quaker and merchant who was involved in the early settlement of Pennsylvania.
5. William Maslin (1770-1847), a British officer in the Royal Navy who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Rear Admiral.
The surname Maslin has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Maslin Street in Gloucester and Maslin Farm in Wiltshire, further highlighting its longstanding presence in the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maslin
Among Census respondents with the surname Maslin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Maslin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maslin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 442
- Two or more races4.1% · 20
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 14
- Black or African American0.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maslin
Maslin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#50,659
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 412
-47 bearers (-10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 6,467 places
2020
#47,189
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 485
+73 bearers (+17.7%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Up 3,470 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #44,192 | 459 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #50,659 | 412 | 0.14 | -47 bearers (-10.2%) | Down 6,467 places |
| 2020 | #47,189 | 485 | 0.16 | +73 bearers (+17.7%) | Up 3,470 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maslin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,659 | #47,189 | 6.8% |
| Count | 412 | 485 | 17.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.16 | 15.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maslin bearers went from 412 to 485 (+17.7% change). The surname moved up 3,470 positions in the national ranking, going from #50,659 to #47,189.
FAQ
Maslin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maslin?
Name Census estimates that about 556 living Americans carry the surname Maslin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 616,465 residents.
How common is Maslin?
Maslin ranks #47,189 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 485 people with the surname Maslin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (556), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.16 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maslin.
Has Maslin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maslin went from 412 recorded bearers to 485. That is an increase of 73 (+17.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #50,659 to #47,189.
What does the Census say about the background of Maslin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maslin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maslin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (442 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maslin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maslin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maslin mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Old French term "maselin", meaning someone of small stature or build. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maslin (0.16 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Maslin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.