Explore the Family Name Mathern
The meaning of Mathern
German: variant of Mattern. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).
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How common is the last name Mathern in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mathern has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 38,263 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 53,419 — a decrease of nearly 40%. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 544 to 387 during this period, indicating a drop of approximately 29%. Its representation per 100,000 people also decreased by 35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #53,419 | -39.61% |
| Count | 544 | 387 | -28.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.13 | -35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathern
In terms of ethnicity, the Mathern surname is primarily associated with those of White ethnic identity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 96.69% identified as White, falling slightly to 94.32% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the Hispanic population carrying the Mathern surname, rising from 1.65% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. Similarly, there was an emergence of Black individuals identifying with the Mathern surname in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 dataset. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname were negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 94.32% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.33% | 41.21% |
| Black | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |