Explore the Family Name Materne
The meaning of Materne
1. German: variant of Matern (see Mattern), a cognate of 2 below. 2. Walloon and French (Nord, Ardennes, and Lorraine): from the medieval personal name Materne, Latin Maternus (see Mattern).
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How common is the last name Materne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Materne saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,725 in popularity, but by 2010 it climbed to rank 66,371, marking a 2% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 272 to 298 during this period, representing a rise of approximately 9.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #66,371 | 2% |
| Count | 272 | 298 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Materne
When considering ethnicity, the Materne name is most commonly associated with individuals who identify as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 80.51% of those with the surname identified as white, and that figure slightly decreased to 79.19% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more ethnic identities, with increases of 27.21% and 31.72%, respectively. Conversely, the percentage of Hispanic identifying Maternes decreased by 36.82%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.51% | 79.19% | -1.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.29% | 13.09% | 27.21% |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 4.36% | 31.72% |
| Hispanic | 4.78% | 3.02% | -36.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |