Explore the Family Name Matheu
The meaning of Matheu
Spanish: variant of Mateo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matheu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matheu has seen a significant rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 74,164th in terms of frequency but saw an impressive jump to 57,781st by 2010, marking a change of 22.09 percent. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 243 to 352, registering a 44.86 percent surge. The proportion of people named Matheu per 100,000 also rose by 33.33 percent, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #57,781 | 22.09% |
| Count | 243 | 352 | 44.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matheu
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matheu has also evolved over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a large percentage of those with the surname identified as White (48.97%) or Hispanic (44.86%). However, by 2010 there was a shift with more identifying as Hispanic (58.81%), showcasing a 31.10 percent increase, while the percentage identifying as White decreased by nearly 24 percent to 37.22 percent. An interesting observation is the slight increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander that went up to 2.84% from 2.06%. Meanwhile, there were no changes in the proportions of those identifying as "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native." The proportion identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.88% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.86% | 58.81% | 31.1% |
| White | 48.97% | 37.22% | -23.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.06% | 2.84% | 37.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |