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

Mastro, 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 Mastro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mastro in America

Mastro is the 16809th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mastro surname appeared 1,698 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mastro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mastro 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 Mastro

The surname MASTRO originated in Italy and has its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Italian word "mastro," which translates to "master" or "craftsman." The name was likely given to skilled artisans or tradesmen who had achieved mastery in their respective crafts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MASTRO surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of documents from the 11th to 13th centuries pertaining to the city of Bari in southern Italy. In this manuscript, the name appears as "Mastro Giovanni" and "Mastro Pietro," indicating its use as a surname by skilled individuals during this period.

In the 13th century, the MASTRO surname gained prominence in the Sicilian town of Cammarata, where several notable individuals bearing the name were recorded. One such person was Mastro Guglielmo di Cammarata, a renowned architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and buildings in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the MASTRO surname was associated with several influential artists and artisans. One notable example is Mastro Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), an Italian painter, architect, and author who is best known for his seminal work, "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects."

Another prominent figure with the MASTRO surname was Mastro Valerio Belli (1468-1546), a Florentine goldsmith and sculptor who was renowned for his intricate and ornate metalwork. His creations adorned several churches and palaces in Florence and beyond.

In the 17th century, the MASTRO surname was also found in the annals of Neapolitan history. Mastro Cosimo Fanzago (1591-1678) was a celebrated architect and sculptor who left an indelible mark on the cityscape of Naples with his grandiose structures, including the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Palazzo Reale.

As the MASTRO surname spread throughout Italy, it also appeared in various forms and spelling variations, such as Mastri, Maestro, and Mastrone. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time.

Throughout its history, the MASTRO surname has been associated with skilled craftsmen, artists, and architects who have left their mark on the cultural and architectural heritage of Italy. While the name may have evolved and diversified over the centuries, its origins remain firmly rooted in the recognition of mastery and excellence in various trades and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mastro

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

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

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