2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Mastrovito
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "mastro" meaning master or expert.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Mastrovito. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mastrovito surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Mastrovito in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrovito, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mastrovito
The surname Mastrovito originated in Italy and dates back to the medieval era. It is believed to have first appeared in the southern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. The name is derived from the Italian words "mastro" meaning "master" and "vito" meaning "life," suggesting it may have referred to an esteemed person or someone who excelled in a particular trade or vocation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mastrovito name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name is also mentioned in various administrative records and legal documents from the same period across the region.
In the 13th century, a nobleman named Guglielmo Mastrovito (born around 1220) was a prominent figure in the court of Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Sicily. He was known for his diplomatic skills and served as an ambassador for the Emperor in negotiations with the Papal States.
During the Renaissance, the Mastrovito family established itself in the city of Naples, where they were known as successful merchants and bankers. One notable member was Giovanni Battista Mastrovito (1470-1548), who was a wealthy financier and philanthropist. He funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Mastrovito family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they settled in the town of Castelbuono. Here, they became involved in the production and export of wine and olive oil. A prominent figure from this era was Francesco Mastrovito (1625-1698), who was a respected vintner and landowner.
Another notable individual was Antonio Mastrovito (1780-1854), a lawyer and political activist from the town of Salerno. He played a role in the revolutionary movements of the early 19th century, advocating for democratic reforms and the unification of Italy.
While the Mastrovito name may have evolved over time with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation, it has maintained a strong presence in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Basilicata, and Sicily, where many descendants of the original Mastrovito families still reside.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mastrovito
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrovito, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Mastrovito bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Mastrovito surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino10.9% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mastrovito
Mastrovito appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,688 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,461 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 11,688 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,461 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mastrovito surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #142,788 | -4.0% |
| Count | 122 | 119 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mastrovito bearers went from 122 to 119 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,461 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #142,788.
FAQ
Mastrovito surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mastrovito?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Mastrovito. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Mastrovito?
Mastrovito ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Mastrovito. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mastrovito.
Has Mastrovito become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mastrovito went from 122 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Mastrovito?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mastrovito, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mastrovito in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mastrovito appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.6%), Hispanic (10.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mastrovito (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mastrovito mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "mastro" meaning master or expert. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mastrovito (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Mastrovito?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.