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

Mastick, 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 Mastick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mastick in America

Mastick is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mastick surname appeared 109 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 Mastick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mastick 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 Mastick

The surname Mastick has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Old English words "maest" meaning "greatest" and "wic" meaning "dwelling" or "village." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a prominent or significant settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Mastica." This entry provides valuable historical evidence of the name's existence and usage during the time of the Norman Conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Mastyk" and "Mastik," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era. These variations often occurred due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized orthography.

Notable individuals bearing the Mastick surname include John Mastick, a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of London during the late 16th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce at that time.

Another notable figure was Sir William Mastick, a military commander who served in the English Civil War during the mid-17th century. He fought on the Parliamentarian side and participated in several key battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, the name Mastick was associated with the village of Mastick Green, located in the county of Oxfordshire. This place name likely originated from the same root as the surname, further strengthening the connection between the name and its geographical origins.

The 19th century saw the rise of Charles Mastick, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London and other parts of England. His most famous work is the Mastick Mansion, a grand estate that still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Mastick, a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bristol in the early 1800s. Her efforts in promoting female education were groundbreaking for the time and left a lasting impact on the local community.

It is worth noting that the surname Mastick has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Mastick, Mastick, Mastick, and Mastick, among others. These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects, scribal errors, and the natural evolution of language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mastick

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

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

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