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

Mastropasqua, 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 Mastropasqua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mastropasqua in America

Mastropasqua is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mastropasqua surname appeared 175 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 Mastropasqua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mastropasqua 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 Mastropasqua

The surname Mastropasqua is of Italian origin, derived from the southern regions of the country, particularly the areas around Naples and Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name itself is a compound word, originating from the Italian words "mastro" and "pasqua." "Mastro" was a title used to refer to a skilled craftsman or artisan, while "pasqua" means "Easter" in Italian. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to an individual who played a significant role in the Easter celebrations or festivities within their community, perhaps as a master craftsman responsible for creating ornaments or decorations for the occasion.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Mastropasqua can be found in a church register from the town of Sorrento, dated back to the late 16th century. This document lists a certain Giovanni Mastropasqua, who was born in 1587. Another notable individual bearing this surname was Gennaro Mastropasqua, a renowned painter from Naples who lived during the 17th century, renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning local churches.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Mastropasqua family settled in the town of Aversa, near Naples. Here, they became prominent landowners and were involved in the local agricultural industry. One member of this family, Raffaele Mastropasqua (1732-1810), was a respected figure in the community and served as a magistrate in the local court.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname Mastropasqua was Giuseppe Mastropasqua (1811-1892), a renowned scholar and educator from Naples. He authored several works on Italian literature and was a respected professor at the University of Naples.

Another prominent individual was Vincenzo Mastropasqua (1874-1945), who was a successful businessman and entrepreneur from the town of Avellino. He founded a successful textile manufacturing company that employed numerous local residents and contributed significantly to the local economy.

While the surname Mastropasqua is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with various professions and accomplishments throughout the centuries, from skilled artisans and painters to scholars, magistrates, and entrepreneurs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mastropasqua

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

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

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