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

Massas, 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 Massas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Massas in America

Massas is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Massas surname appeared 207 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 Massas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Massas 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 Massas

The surname MASSAS originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "masa," which means "dough" or "mass." This suggests that the name may have been associated with bakers, millers, or individuals involved in the production of bread or flour.

The earliest known records of the MASSAS surname date back to the late 13th century in the region of Catalonia, northeastern Spain. One of the earliest documented instances was in a census record from the city of Barcelona in 1287, where a family by the name of MASSAS was listed as residing in the Sant Pere district.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the MASSAS name appeared in various historical documents across different regions of Spain, such as Aragon, Valencia, and Andalusia. This indicates that the family had spread and established itself in various parts of the country.

Notable individuals bearing the MASSAS surname include:

1. Pedro MASSAS (c. 1325 - 1392), a prominent merchant and landowner from Zaragoza, Aragon. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in local politics.

2. Juana MASSAS (c. 1460 - 1522), a renowned artist from Seville, Andalusia. Her intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches and cathedrals in the region.

3. Rodrigo MASSAS (c. 1505 - 1578), a scholar and professor of law at the University of Valencia. He authored several influential works on legal theory and jurisprudence.

4. Catalina MASSAS (c. 1570 - 1635), a philanthropist and patron of the arts from Barcelona. She funded the construction of a hospital and supported various artistic endeavors in the city.

5. Andrés MASSAS (c. 1625 - 1691), a military commander who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and leadership in several battles against the French forces.

Over time, the MASSAS surname spread beyond Spain and can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries with strong Spanish influences, such as Mexico, Argentina, and Chile.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Massas

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

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

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