2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mazier
An uncommon Scottish surname possibly derived from the nickname "Mazier" meaning a crafty or cunning person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Mazier. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mazier 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Mazier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazier, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 57.8%. The next largest groups are White (18.3%) and Black (15.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mazier
The surname Mazier has its origins in the French language. It is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, where it was first recorded in the 11th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "masier," which means "maker of chests or boxes." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely craftsmen who specialized in woodworking, particularly the construction of chests or boxes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazier can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book lists a landowner named Radulfus Mazier, who held property in the county of Hertfordshire.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Masier, Mazeir, and Maziere, reflecting the evolution of the French language over time. During this period, the name was also found in the records of the Duchy of Normandy, indicating that it remained prevalent in the region of its origin.
One notable bearer of the name Mazier was Jean Mazier (c. 1450-1520), a French merchant and banker who was influential in the court of King Francis I. Mazier played a significant role in financing the French Renaissance and was a patron of the arts, supporting artists such as Leonardo da Vinci.
Another prominent figure with the surname Mazier was Pierre Mazier (1585-1648), a French lawyer and philosopher who authored several treatises on legal theory and natural law. His work was influential in shaping the development of modern legal thought.
In the 17th century, the name Mazier appears in the records of the French Protestant Huguenot community. Many Huguenots fled France during this period to escape religious persecution, and some bearing the name Mazier settled in other parts of Europe and North America.
One such individual was Jacques Mazier (1620-1690), a Huguenot refugee who settled in South Carolina in the late 17th century. He is considered one of the earliest documented bearers of the name in the American colonies.
Another notable figure with the surname Mazier was Marie-Anne Mazier (1718-1799), a French painter and miniaturist who was active during the Rococo period. Her works were widely admired and can be found in several prestigious art collections.
Throughout its history, the surname Mazier has been associated with various places and regions, reflecting the migration and settlement patterns of its bearers. While its origins can be traced back to Normandy, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mazier
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazier, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 57.8%. The next largest groups are White (18.3%) and Black (15.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Mazier 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 Mazier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino57.8% · 63
- White18.3% · 20
- Black or African American15.6% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.4% · 7
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mazier
Mazier appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,952 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,952 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 Mazier 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 | #147,253 | #150,205 | -2.0% |
| Count | 112 | 109 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mazier bearers went from 112 to 109 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 2,952 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #150,205.
FAQ
Mazier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mazier?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Mazier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Mazier?
Mazier ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Mazier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Mazier.
Has Mazier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mazier went from 112 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Mazier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mazier, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 57.8%. The next largest groups are White (18.3%) and Black (15.6%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mazier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.8% (63 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mazier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (57.8%), White (18.3%), Black (15.6%). 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 Mazier (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 Mazier mean?
An uncommon Scottish surname possibly derived from the nickname "Mazier" meaning a crafty or cunning person. 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 Mazier (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 Americans have the surname Mazier?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.