Explore the Family Name Mateen
The meaning of Mateen
Muslim (mainly Pakistan and Afghanistan): variant of Matin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mateen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mateen saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,735th and by 2010, it had risen to the 32,994th position, showing a change of about 30.88%. The count of individuals with the Mateen surname also increased from 417 to 694 during this period, marking a 66.43% growth. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, the proportion bearing this surname increased by 60%, from 0.15 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #32,994 | 30.88% |
| Count | 417 | 694 | 66.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.24 | 60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mateen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mateen, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were shifts in its distribution among different ethnic groups from 2000 to 2010. There was a marked increase of 67.79% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, rising from 13.91% to 23.34%. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 34.60%. The representation of the Mateen surname within the White community showed a slight increase of 4.77%. Interestingly, the surname did not occur in the Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year. Meanwhile, the Black community, which had a high representation of 67.39% in 2000, saw a decrease of 10.42% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.39% | 60.37% | -10.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.91% | 23.34% | 67.79% |
| White | 8.39% | 8.79% | 4.77% |
| Two or More Races | 8.15% | 5.33% | -34.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |