Explore the Family Name Matherson
The meaning of Matherson
English and Scottish: 1. patronyic from Mathers. 2. altered form of Matheson.
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How common is the last name Matherson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matherson saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Matherson was ranked 44,192 in popularity and had 459 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 48,800 with only 432 individuals carrying the surname, marking a decrease of 10.43% in rank and 5.88% in count. The proportion of Matherson per 100k also declined by 11.76% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #48,800 | -10.43% |
| Count | 459 | 432 | -5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matherson
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity of those with the Matherson surname. From 2000 to 2010, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 10.40%, while those identifying as Black increased by 23.30%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 50%. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic population with this surname, witnessing a rise of 126.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.36% | 58.56% | -10.4% |
| Black | 28.54% | 35.19% | 23.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.47% | 126.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 1.85% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |