Massetti
An Italian surname derived from the Medieval Italian word "massa," meaning farmhouse or estate.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Massetti. That puts it at #56,310 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Massetti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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.
Bearers in the US
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#56,310
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
363
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 363 bearers of the surname Massetti in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 56310th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Massetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Massetti
The surname Massetti is of Italian origin, with its earliest records dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where the name was derived from the Italian word "massa," meaning a large rural estate or land holding.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Massetti surname can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a certain "Massetto di Pietro" from the town of Perugia, in Umbria. This suggests that the name may have initially been a locative surname, referring to individuals who lived or worked on a "massa."
During the Renaissance period, several notable figures bore the Massetti surname. One such individual was Francesco Massetti, a renowned painter from Perugia who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Umbria.
Another prominent Massetti was Girolamo Massetti, a philosopher and theologian from Florence who lived in the 16th century. He wrote several treatises on metaphysics and ethics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Massetti family settled in the city of Rome, where they gained prominence as landowners and merchants. One of their descendants, Domenico Massetti, was a respected architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style.
The 18th century saw the rise of Marcello Massetti, a celebrated composer and musician from Naples. His operas and cantatas were widely performed throughout Italy and beyond, earning him a place among the great Italian composers of the time.
As the Massetti surname spread across Italy and beyond, it also took on various regional spellings and variations, such as Masetti, Masseto, and Masetto. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Italian countryside and the concept of a "massa" or rural estate.
While the Massetti name may not be as widely known today as it once was, its rich history and enduring presence in Italian culture serve as a testament to the family's enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Massetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Massetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Massetti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Massetti surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3%
- Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Massetti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,310 | #56,310 | 0.0% |
| Count | 363 | 363 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Massetti bearers went from 363 to 363 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #56,310 to #56,310.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Massetti
FAQ
Massetti surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Massetti?
The surname Massetti holds position #56,310 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Massetti surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Massetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.