Explore the Family Name Mataya
The meaning of Mataya
Americanized form of Polish Mateja.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mataya in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mataya has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,573rd most popular in the United States with 442 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 44,872nd, with count increasing by 8.14% to 478. The proportion per 100,000 remained the same at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #44,872 | 1.54% |
| Count | 442 | 478 | 8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mataya
On the subject of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals carrying the surname Mataya primarily identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a decrease from 92.53% to 88.7%. There were also increases in those identifying with two or more races (from 2.04% to 3.14%) and Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.81% to 3.35%). The proportion identifying as Black saw a slight uptick from 2.26% to 2.51%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero in 2010, down from 1.36% in 2000. Similarly, no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.53% | 88.7% | -4.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.35% | 85.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 3.14% | 53.92% |
| Black | 2.26% | 2.51% | 11.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |