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

Masonheimer, 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 Masonheimer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masonheimer in America

Masonheimer is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masonheimer surname appeared 105 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 Masonheimer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masonheimer 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 Masonheimer

The surname MASONHEIMER is of German origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 16th century. It is a compound name derived from the German words "maurer" meaning "mason" and "heim" meaning "home" or "village." This suggests that the name likely originated from a family or individual whose occupation was that of a mason or stonemason, and who resided in a particular village or area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MASONHEIMER can be found in the village of Kirchheim, located in the region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The name appears in a church register from 1598, referring to a certain Hans MASONHEIMER, a stonemason by trade.

During the 17th century, the name MASONHEIMER began to spread across various parts of Germany, with records indicating its presence in towns such as Heidelberg and Frankfurt. It is possible that the name was associated with the construction of notable buildings or fortifications during this period.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Johann MASONHEIMER (1752-1821) was a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several public works projects in the city of Munich.

Another notable individual with this surname was Friedrich MASONHEIMER (1798-1875), a distinguished scholar and linguist who published influential works on the study of ancient languages and their influence on modern German dialects.

During the 19th century, the MASONHEIMER name gained further recognition with the renowned artist and painter, Elise MASONHEIMER (1825-1908), whose works were exhibited in major galleries across Europe and are now part of various museum collections.

As the 20th century dawned, the MASONHEIMER name continued to be associated with various professions, including academia and the arts. One such figure was the philosopher and writer, Karl MASONHEIMER (1875-1952), whose works explored themes of existentialism and the human condition.

Throughout its history, the surname MASONHEIMER has maintained a strong connection to its origins as a name associated with the skilled trade of masonry and stone construction, while also branching out into various fields and disciplines over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masonheimer

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

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

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