Explore the Family Name Mater
The meaning of Mater
1. German: variant of Matter. 2. Irish: variant of Matear, an Ulster Anglicized form of Mac an tSaoir (see McAteer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mater saw a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,429th most common, but by 2010 it had dropped to 49,723rd, indicating a decrease in popularity by 32.85%. The count of individuals with the Mater surname also fell from 560 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, representing a drop of 24.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 33.33%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #49,723 | -32.85% |
| Count | 560 | 422 | -24.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.14 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mater
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Mater surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over that decade as well. While the majority of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.32% in 2000 to 89.10% in 2010, there was a significant increase in those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.89% to 2.61%. Interestingly, the portion of individuals identifying as Black went from zero in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity decreased from 4.64% to 3.32%, while those identifying with two or more races saw their representation fall to zero. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.32% | 89.1% | -3.49% |
| Hispanic | 4.64% | 3.32% | -28.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 2.61% | 193.26% |
| Black | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |