Explore the Family Name Matey
The meaning of Matey
1. Americanized form of Polish, Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), Croatian, and Slovenian Matej, Czech Matěj ‘Matthew’. 2. Ukrainian and Rusyn: from the personal name Matey, Latin Matthaeus (see Matthew). 3. West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga people, an Anglicized form of Mate.
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How common is the last name Matey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matey has seen a slight decline over the past decade. In 2000, Matey ranked 34,554th in popularity with a count of 620 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 36,838 with a count of 606 individuals, representing a decrease of 6.61% in rank and 2.26% in count. The proportion of people with the Matey surname per 100,000 population also fell from 0.23 to 0.21, a decrease of 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #36,838 | -6.61% |
| Count | 620 | 606 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matey
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Matey, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts over the ten-year period. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 94.19% in 2000 to 86.63% in 2010. Notable increases were seen in the Hispanic and Black communities, rising from 2.42% to 4.46%, and 2.58% to 6.11% respectively. Small percentages were also recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races in 2010, whereas these categories registered zero in 2000. No change was noted for American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 86.63% | -8.03% |
| Black | 2.58% | 6.11% | 136.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 4.46% | 84.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |