Explore the Family Name Matevosyan
The meaning of Matevosyan
Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Matevos, an equivalent of Matthew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matevosyan in the United States?
The surname Matevosyan saw a significant rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Matevosyan ranked 81,414 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had climbed to 65,782, reflecting a 19.2% increase in its ranking. The count of individuals with the last name Matevosyan also grew during this period, going from 216 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, an increase of approximately 39.35%. This suggests that the proportion of people named Matevosyan per 100,000 residents increased by 25.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #65,782 | 19.2% |
| Count | 216 | 301 | 39.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matevosyan
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Matevosyan identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 81.02% of Matevosyans identified as White, and this figure rose to 94.02% in 2010, marking a 16.05% change. There was a notable decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 18.98% in 2000 to just 3.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded Matevosyans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A small portion of Matevosyans, however, began identifying as Hispanic in 2010, even though none did in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.02% | 94.02% | 16.05% |
| Two or More Races | 18.98% | 3.99% | -78.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |