Mastroianni
An Italian occupational surname referring to a master craftsman or builder, derived from the Italian word "maestro."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,296 Americans carry the last name Mastroianni. That puts it at #14,957 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 149,283 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mastroianni 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
2.3K
1 in 149,283
Census rank
#14,957
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,977 bearers of the surname Mastroianni in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14957th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastroianni, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mastroianni
The surname Mastroianni is of Italian origin, derived from the occupational term "mastro," meaning "master" or "teacher," combined with the surname suffix "-ianni." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who held a position of authority or expertise in a particular field or trade.
The name is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily, where it was commonly found in historical records dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the town of Teggiano, in the province of Salerno, Campania, dated 1594, which mentions a certain Girolamo Mastroianni.
The name has also been linked to various place names in southern Italy, such as the town of Mastroianni in the province of Crotone, Calabria, and the hamlet of Mastroianni in the municipality of Cammarata, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily.
Among the notable individuals who have borne the surname Mastroianni throughout history, we can mention Marcello Mastroianni, the renowned Italian actor (1924-1996), who achieved international fame for his roles in films such as "La Dolce Vita" and "8½."
Another prominent figure was Giuseppe Mastroianni (1876-1962), an Italian politician and jurist who served as the President of the Constitutional Court of Italy from 1957 to 1962.
In the field of literature, we find Enzo Mastroianni (1936-2018), an Italian poet and writer known for his works exploring the themes of exile and displacement.
The name has also been associated with notable figures in the arts, such as Gaetano Mastroianni (1786-1858), an Italian painter and engraver active in Naples during the 19th century.
Additionally, Antonio Mastroianni (1881-1965), an Italian-American sculptor and artist, made significant contributions to the public art scene in New York City during the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mastroianni
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastroianni, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Mastroianni 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 Mastroianni surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8%
- Hispanic or Latino2.4%
- Two or more races1.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Mastroianni 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 | #14,957 | #14,957 | 0.0% |
| Count | 1,977 | 1,977 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Mastroianni bearers went from 1,977 to 1,977 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #14,957 to #14,957.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mastroianni
FAQ
Mastroianni surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mastroianni?
The surname Mastroianni holds position #14,957 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,296 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mastroianni surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastroianni, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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.