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

Massop, 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 Massop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Massop in America

Massop is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Massop surname appeared 182 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 Massop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Massop 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 Massop

The surname "MASSOP" has its origins in the Netherlands and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "masse" and "op," meaning "mass" and "up" respectively, suggesting a connection to religious or ecclesiastical activities.

The earliest known record of the name appears in a parish register from the city of Utrecht in 1578, where a certain Jan Massop is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use during this period in the Netherlands.

In the 17th century, the name "MASSOP" can be found in various historical documents, such as land records and tax rolls, particularly in the provinces of Utrecht and Gelderland. One notable figure from this era was Pieter Massop (1620-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Arnhem.

As the Dutch colonized parts of the Americas and other regions, the name "MASSOP" spread beyond the Netherlands. In the late 17th century, a family by the name of Massop settled in the Dutch colony of Suriname, where they established plantations and became prominent figures in the local community.

During the 18th century, the name "MASSOP" appeared in various records across Europe, including in Germany and France, likely due to migration and intermarriage. One notable individual from this period was Johannes Massop (1732-1810), a German philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Göttingen.

In the 19th century, the name "MASSOP" continued to be found in various parts of Europe and the Americas. One prominent figure was Charles Massop (1845-1912), a French-born artist who gained recognition for his landscape paintings and was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts.

Other notable individuals with the surname "MASSOP" include:

1. Willem Massop (1875-1942), a Dutch artist known for his impressionist paintings.
2. Maria Massop (1892-1967), a German writer and poet who published several collections of poetry.
3. Pieter Massop (1909-1985), a Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
4. Hans Massop (1920-2003), a German-born American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of cryptography.
5. Ingrid Massop (born 1961), a Dutch actress who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

While the surname "MASSOP" may not be among the most common in the world, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its origins in the Netherlands, where it first emerged several centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Massop

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

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

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