Explore the Family Name Mateus
The meaning of Mateus
Portuguese: from the personal name Mateus (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Carlos, Jose, Luis, Cesar, Jorge, Miguel, Armando, Avelino, Blanca, Elidio, Enrique. Portuguese Joaquim, Joao, Aderito, Fernandes, Serafim.
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How common is the last name Mateus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mateus has seen an increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,738th most common surname but rose to 27,144th place by 2010 – an increase of 14.47%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, with a count of 688 in 2000 rising to 892 in 2010, a significant increase of 29.65%. The proportion of the population with this surname also slightly increased, going from 0.26 per 100,000 people to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,738 | #27,144 | 14.47% |
| Count | 688 | 892 | 29.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.3 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mateus
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Mateus, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as Hispanic remained the largest group, increasing by 4.12%, there were notable changes among other groups. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a considerable rise of 33.49%, while the proportion of those reporting two or more races decreased sharply by 78.67%. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as White, at just under 1%. Interestingly, some people with this surname started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas none did in 2000. The data didn't show any individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.38% | 49.33% | 4.12% |
| White | 45.64% | 46.08% | 0.96% |
| Black | 2.18% | 2.91% | 33.49% |
| Two or More Races | 4.22% | 0.9% | -78.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |