Explore the Family Name Matchette
The meaning of Matchette
English: variant of Madgett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matchette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matchette experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,376 in popularity, slipping to 63,873 by 2010, representing a decrease of 4.07%. However, interestingly, the actual count of the surname increased by 1.96%, from 306 individuals in 2000 to 312 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #63,873 | -4.07% |
| Count | 306 | 312 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matchette
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Matchette identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minimal decrease from 89.22% to 89.10%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as Black, going from 6.54% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010, a drop of 31.35%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 3.27% to 3.21%. Meanwhile, the category of two or more races saw an introduction of 2.24% in 2010, where there had been none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.22% | 89.1% | -0.13% |
| Black | 6.54% | 4.49% | -31.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 3.21% | -1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |