2000
#48,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 413
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Masini
An Italian surname derived from the word "massaio", meaning a steward or a person in charge of a farm or estate.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 556 Americans carry the last name Masini. That puts it at #47,189 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 616,465 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Masini 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
556
1 in 616,465
Census rank
#47,189
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
485
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 485 bearers of the surname Masini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 47189th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Masini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Masini
The surname Masini is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "mansio," which means "manor" or "dwelling place." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived on or near a specific estate or manor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Masini can be found in the historic town of Siena, located in the heart of Tuscany. A document from the 13th century mentions a family named Masini who held prominence in the local community. This family's name was likely associated with a particular manor or landholding in the region.
In the 14th century, the name Masini appeared in the city of Bologna, which is situated in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Historical records from this time period indicate that several prominent families with the surname Masini resided in the city and held influential positions within the local government and society.
Over the centuries, the Masini name has been associated with various notable individuals. One such figure was Giovanni Masini, a renowned painter from the 16th century who hailed from the town of Cesena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region. His works, which included religious paintings and frescoes, can still be seen in churches and galleries across Italy.
Another prominent individual with the surname Masini was Pier Francesco Masini, a 17th-century historian and author from Bologna. He is best known for his comprehensive work titled "Bologna Perlustrata," which provides a detailed account of the history, architecture, and notable figures of the city of Bologna.
In the 18th century, the name Masini gained further recognition through the achievements of Giuseppe Masini, a celebrated architect and engineer from Florence. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings and structures throughout Tuscany, including the Church of San Frediano in Lucca.
The 19th century saw the birth of Massimo Masini, a influential Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions during his career. His contributions to the political landscape of Italy during this period were significant.
As the surname Masini spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Masino, Masina, and Masin. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation practices. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name remained consistent, reflecting its origins and connection to the concept of a manor or dwelling place.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Masini
Among Census respondents with the surname Masini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Masini 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 Masini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 430
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 30
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 10
- Black or African American1.9% · 9
- Two or more races0.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Masini
Masini 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
#46,404
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 459
+46 bearers (+11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Up 1,705 places
2020
#47,189
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 485
+26 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Down 785 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,109 | 413 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #46,404 | 459 | 0.16 | +46 bearers (+11.1%) | Up 1,705 places |
| 2020 | #47,189 | 485 | 0.16 | +26 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 785 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 Masini 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 | #46,404 | #47,189 | -1.7% |
| Count | 459 | 485 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Masini bearers went from 459 to 485 (+5.7% change). The surname moved down 785 positions in the national ranking, going from #46,404 to #47,189.
FAQ
Masini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Masini?
Name Census estimates that about 556 living Americans carry the surname Masini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 616,465 residents.
How common is Masini?
Masini ranks #47,189 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.16 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 485 people with the surname Masini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (556), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.16 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 Masini.
Has Masini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Masini went from 459 recorded bearers to 485. That is an increase of 26 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #46,404 to #47,189.
What does the Census say about the background of Masini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Masini, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%). 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 Masini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (430 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Masini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (6.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%). 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 Masini (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 Masini mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "massaio", meaning a steward or a person in charge of a farm or estate. 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 Masini (0.16 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 have the last name Masini?
Want to know how many people are called Masini? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.