Explore the Family Name Matelski
The meaning of Matelski
Polish: derivative of the personal name Mateusz (see Matthew).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matelski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matelski has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decades. In the year 2000, it ranked 38,524 in popularity with 540 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 38,484 and the count of individuals with this surname had risen to 575, indicating a growth rate of 6.48%. However, its proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 5% from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #38,484 | 0.1% |
| Count | 540 | 575 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matelski
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Matelski surname identify as White, accounting for 90.93% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 89.74% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, which slightly decreased from 5.74% in 2000 to 5.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also dropped from 2.78% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 this group accounted for 1.04% of all Matelskis. The census records showed no individuals with the Matelski surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.93% | 89.74% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 5.74% | 5.57% | -2.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 2.61% | -6.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |