Explore the Family Name Matharu
The meaning of Matharu
Indian: mainly Sikh variant of Mathura.
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How common is the last name Matharu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matharu has seen a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010 in the United States. In 2000, the surname ranked 79,676 and by 2010 it had jumped up to rank 62,531, marking an increase of 21.52%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also saw an uptick during this period. In 2000, there were 222 individuals with this surname; however, by 2010 this count had grown to 320, showing a substantial growth rate of 44.14%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 37.5% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #62,531 | 21.52% |
| Count | 222 | 320 | 44.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matharu
Turning our attention to the ethnicity of those bearing the Matharu surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group represented 87.84% of Matharus, and by 2010 this percentage had risen to 91.56%, indicating a change of 4.23%. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities reduced from 3.60% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010, a decrease of 13.06%. There was also a decrease in those identifying as White, from 6.31% in 2000 down to 4.38% in 2010, a decline of 30.59%. Notably, no Matharus identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.84% | 91.56% | 4.23% |
| White | 6.31% | 4.38% | -30.59% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 3.13% | -13.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |