Explore the Family Name Mateer
The meaning of Mateer
Irish (Ulster): shortened form of McAteer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mateer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mateer has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,506 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it slipped to 19,513 - a decline of 5.44%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Mateer surname increased marginally from 1,376 to 1,384, marking a 0.58% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a decrease of 7.84%, from 0.51 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,506 | #19,513 | -5.44% |
| Count | 1,376 | 1,384 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.47 | -7.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mateer
The Ethnicity table reveals changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Mateer between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identified as White, increasing from 91.13% to 92.85%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.60% to 1.95%. However, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as Black, dropping from 4.94% to 2.82%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease from 1.31% to 1.16%. In 2010, there were some who identified with two or more races (1.23%), whereas this category was not reported in 2000. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, maintaining a steady 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.13% | 92.85% | 1.89% |
| Black | 4.94% | 2.82% | -42.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 1.95% | 21.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 1.16% | -11.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |