Explore the Family Name Matheney
The meaning of Matheney
Variant of Matheny.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matheney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Matheney surname has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 17,466 in popularity with 1,488 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had risen to rank 16,781, representing an upward change of 3.92%. The count of people with this surname also rose by 14.38% during this period, from 1,488 individuals in 2000 to 1,702 in 2010. As a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a modest growth from 0.55 to 0.58, showing a positive shift of 5.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,466 | #16,781 | 3.92% |
| Count | 1,488 | 1,702 | 14.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.58 | 5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matheney
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Matheney surname. In 2010, the majority identified as White, though the percentage dropped from 89.31% in 2000 to 85.55% in 2010. Black representation saw a rise from 8.13% to 9.93%, marking a 22.14% increase. Hispanic ethnicity also observed a substantial surge of 106.76%, climbing from 0.74% to 1.53%. Despite having no representation in 2000, the 2010 data shows individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races bearing the Matheney name, at 0.29% and 1.94% respectively. However, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation decreased by 19.15%, falling from 0.94% to 0.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.31% | 85.55% | -4.21% |
| Black | 8.13% | 9.93% | 22.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.53% | 106.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.76% | -19.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |