Explore the Family Name Matesich
The meaning of Matesich
Americanized form of Croatian Matešić (see Matesic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matesich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matesich has seen a decline over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 123,314, but by 2010 it had dropped to 149,395 in popularity, a decrease of approximately 21.15%. The count or number of people with this surname also fell from 129 in 2000 to 110 in 2010, showing a reduction of about 14.73%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Matesich surname per 100,000 individuals came down by 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #149,395 | -21.15% |
| Count | 129 | 110 | -14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matesich
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Matesich, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.67% of the individuals with the Matesich surname identified as White, and by 2010, this percentage had increased slightly to 100%. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010. Additionally, there were no records of individuals with the Matesich surname identifying with two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 100% | 2.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |