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

Masone, 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 Masone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masone in America

Masone is the 32750th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masone surname appeared 701 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 Masone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masone 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 Masone

The surname Masone originated in Italy during the medieval period, with its roots likely stemming from the Latin word "maso," meaning a farmhouse or estate. This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived or worked on a maso, or who were associated with agricultural or rural activities.

The earliest known records of the Masone surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. Historical documents from this era, such as property deeds and municipal records, often mention individuals bearing the name Masone or similar spellings like Masoni, Masoneri, and Masonaro.

In the 14th century, the Masone surname appears in the "Codice Diplomatico Padovano," a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua. This record includes mentions of individuals like Bartolomeo Masone and Nicolò Masone, who were prominent citizens and landowners in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the Masone family gained prominence in various Italian cities. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Masone (1543-1612), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Pavia. He authored several influential works on canon law and served as a professor at the University of Pavia.

Another prominent individual bearing the Masone surname was Girolamo Masone (1590-1670), a Baroque painter from Bologna. He was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Italy, including the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.

In the 18th century, the Masone family played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Venice. Francesco Masone (1713-1789) was a renowned poet and playwright who contributed to the vibrant literary scene of the Venetian Republic. Additionally, Alvise Masone (1730-1802) served as a senator and diplomat, representing the interests of Venice in various European courts.

The Masone surname also gained recognition in other parts of Europe, including France and Spain, where variations like Mason and Masoné emerged. In France, Jean-Baptiste Mason (1756-1839) was a prominent general during the Napoleonic Wars, known for his bravery and military exploits.

Throughout its history, the Masone surname has been associated with various professions, from agriculture and law to the arts and politics. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on Italian and European cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masone

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

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

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