Explore the Family Name De Matos
The meaning of De Matos
Spanish, Galician, and Portuguese: variant of Matos, with the preposition de ‘from’. Compare De Mattos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Matos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Matos has seen a surge in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 47,575 and rose to 41,657 by 2010, marking a positive change of 12.44%. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname increased by nearly a quarter, going up 24.58% from 419 to 522 within the same decade. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also witnessed a growth of 12.5%, escalating from 0.16 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #41,657 | 12.44% |
| Count | 419 | 522 | 24.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Matos
Moving to the ethnicity associated with the surname De Matos, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some significant shifts over the decade. Those identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage slightly decreased from 87.83% in 2000 to 86.97% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw an increase of 10.69%, moving from 6.92% to 7.66%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black emerged from 0% in 2000 to 1.15% and 2.11% respectively by 2010. Yet, there was a notable decrease of over 50% in those having two or more ethnic identities, dropping from 4.53% to 2.11%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.83% | 86.97% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 6.92% | 7.66% | 10.69% |
| Two or More Races | 4.53% | 2.11% | -53.42% |
| Black | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |