Explore the Family Name Mathena
The meaning of Mathena
Variant of Matheny.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mathena in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mathena" saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with a rank change of -1.9, moving from 18,177 to 18,523. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 5.52% during this period, growing from 1,412 to 1,490. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 1.92%, suggesting that while there were more Mathenas, they represented a smaller percentage of the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,177 | #18,523 | -1.9% |
| Count | 1,412 | 1,490 | 5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.51 | -1.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathena
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Mathena" also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The biggest change was seen within the Asian/Pacific Islander community, which grew by an astonishing 147.83%. Individuals identifying as two or more races rose by 51.31%, and those identifying as Black saw an increase of 35.14%. The proportion of Hispanics with this surname also increased by 28.22%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Whites declined by 4.42%. The only decline was observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native community, which saw a drop of 23.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.72% | 86.71% | -4.42% |
| Black | 3.33% | 4.5% | 35.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.41% | 3.09% | 28.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.89% | 51.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 2.28% | 147.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.54% | -23.94% |