Explore the Family Name Matheis
The meaning of Matheis
German: from a variant of the personal name Matthäus or Mathias (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Helmut, Nikolaus, Otto, Ulrich, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Matheis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matheis saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 26,566 in terms of popularity with a count of 863 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 28,215 and the count had slightly decreased to 848, indicating a change of -1.74%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease at -9.38%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #28,215 | -6.21% |
| Count | 863 | 848 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matheis
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 93.74% of those with the surname Matheis identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage had dipped to 91.98%. Similarly, the percentage of Matheis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also declined. However, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 179.86%. Additionally, a new category, "Two or more races", emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.18% of individuals with the Matheis surname. There was no recorded change for American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 91.98% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 3.89% | 179.86% |
| Black | 3.01% | 2.12% | -29.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.83% | -10.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |