2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Masura
A surname potentially derived from the French word "mesure" meaning measure or moderation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Masura. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Masura 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Masura in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Masura, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Masura
The surname MASURA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mansura," which means "dwelling place" or "abode." The earliest known use of the name was in the region of Tuscany, where it was associated with landowners and property holders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MASURA can be found in a document from the Florentine archives, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Masura, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Florence. Another early record comes from the town of Siena, where a family by the name of Masura is mentioned in a census from 1412.
During the Renaissance period, the MASURA name gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Marco Masura (1490-1568), a renowned painter from Venice who was known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, the name MASURA spread beyond Italy to other parts of Europe. A branch of the family settled in Spain, where they were involved in the wine trade. Juan Masura (1621-1695) was a prominent winemaker in the region of Rioja, and his descendants continued the family business for generations.
Another notable figure was Alessandro Masura (1758-1832), an Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Milan and other cities. His most famous work is the Palazzo Masura, a grand palace that still stands in Milan today.
In the 19th century, members of the MASURA family emigrated to other parts of the world, including the Americas. One such individual was Giancarlo Masura (1825-1897), who settled in Argentina and became a successful rancher and landowner. He was instrumental in developing the cattle industry in the Pampas region.
Other noteworthy individuals with the surname MASURA include Maria Masura (1877-1945), an Italian opera singer who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters in Europe, and Luciano Masura (1905-1988), a celebrated Italian author and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and political commentary.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Masura
Among Census respondents with the surname Masura, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Masura 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 Masura surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.8% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 4
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Masura
Masura 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,088 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+9 bearers (+8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,412 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,088 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.6%) | Up 8,412 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 Masura 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 | #154,907 | #146,495 | 5.4% |
| Count | 105 | 114 | 8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Masura bearers went from 105 to 114 (+8.6% change). The surname moved up 8,412 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #146,495.
FAQ
Masura surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Masura?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Masura. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Masura?
Masura ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Masura. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Masura.
Has Masura become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Masura went from 105 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 9 (+8.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Masura?
Among Census respondents with the surname Masura, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). 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 Masura in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.8% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Masura appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.8%), Hispanic (5.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.5%). 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 Masura (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 Masura mean?
A surname potentially derived from the French word "mesure" meaning measure or moderation. 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 Masura (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 common is the surname Masura?
If you just want to know how common the surname Masura is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.