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

Masto, 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 Masto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Masto in America

Masto is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Masto surname appeared 106 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 Masto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Masto 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 Masto

The surname "Masto" is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of the country, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mast," which means "mast" or "pole," referring to a tall, upright structure used to support sails on ships.

The earliest known record of the surname "Masto" dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various medieval documents and records from the cities of Milan and Turin. These records often referred to individuals involved in maritime trades or occupations related to shipbuilding, which could explain the connection to the word "mast."

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname "Masto" was Giovanni Masto, a shipbuilder and merchant from Genoa, who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was commissioned by the Republic of Genoa to construct several galleys for the city's naval fleet.

In the 14th century, the name "Masto" appeared in the Estimo, a tax record from the city of Venice. This document listed several families with the surname, suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of northern Italy by this time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname "Masto" was Andrea Masto, a renowned architect and engineer from Milan. Born in 1490, he was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several prominent buildings and structures in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Castello Sforzesco.

Another individual of note was Pietro Masto, a Genoese navigator and explorer who lived in the late 15th century. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore the coast of West Africa and establish trade routes with the local populations.

In the 17th century, the surname "Masto" appeared in records from the city of Turin, where a family of merchants and bankers bearing the name had established themselves. One of the most prominent members of this family was Giacomo Masto, who served as a financial advisor to the House of Savoy, the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

As the centuries passed, the surname "Masto" spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or settled in different parts of the world. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its roots can be traced back to the maritime and trade-related origins of northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Masto

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

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

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