Explore the Family Name Matautia
The meaning of Matautia
Samoan: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matautia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matautia has seen an increase in popularity over time. In 2000, Matautia was ranked 78,838th in frequency among surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 65,244 — a change of approximately 17.24%. The number of people with this surname increased from 225 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, marking a 35.11% growth. The proportion of individuals named Matautia per 100k also increased by 25.0%, moving from 0.08 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #65,244 | 17.24% |
| Count | 225 | 304 | 35.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matautia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matautia has also shown some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of Matautias identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years, the percentage dropped slightly from 77.33% to 71.71%. The percentage of those reporting two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, jumping from 7.56% to 14.47%. The white population decreased slightly from 9.33% to 8.22%, while the Hispanic population saw a small increase, from 5.33% to 5.59%. No Matautias identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 77.33% | 71.71% | -7.27% |
| Two or More Races | 7.56% | 14.47% | 91.4% |
| White | 9.33% | 8.22% | -11.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.33% | 5.59% | 4.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |