Explore the Family Name Matej
The meaning of Matej
Polish, Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), Croatian, and Slovenian; Czech (Matěj): from the personal names Matej, Matěj, local equivalents or byforms of Latin Matthaeus (Polish, Rusyn, Croatian, and Slovenian name) or Matthias (Czech and Slovak name); see Matthew. Compare Matey.
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How common is the last name Matej in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matej has seen a rise in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 109,915th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 97,210th position, marking an increase of 11.56 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant growth of 25.5 percent, from 149 in 2000 to 187 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people remained stagnant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #97,210 | 11.56% |
| Count | 149 | 187 | 25.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matej
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White dropped by 4.50 percent from 94.63 to 90.37, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0 to 3.74. Additionally, there was an increase from 3.36 to 4.28 percent in the number of people identifying with two or more ethnicities. Meanwhile, no changes were registered in the Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 90.37% | -4.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3.36% | 4.28% | 27.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.74% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |