Explore the Family Name Mathia
The meaning of Mathia
German (also Mathiä): from a variant of the personal name Mathias (see Matthew). This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Mathia in the United States?
The surname "Mathia" saw a decrease in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010, according to data collected by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Mathia ranked 49,965 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 65,964, showing a drop of 32.02%. The number of people with this surname also declined during this period, with the count going from 394 individuals in 2000 down to just 300 by 2010, which represents a decrease of 23.86%. The proportion of Mathias per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #65,964 | -32.02% |
| Count | 394 | 300 | -23.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathia
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mathia," changes can be seen between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data as well. In 2000, there was no record of any Mathias identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander; however, by 2010, this figure rose to 3%. The percentage of Mathias identifying as two or more races slightly dropped from 2.54% to 2.33%. Those identifying as white remained relatively steady, decreasing minimally from 88.07% to 87.67%. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in either year. The proportion of those identifying as black grew from 2.54% to 3.33%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared completely from the 2000 figure of 4.82% to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.07% | 87.67% | -0.45% |
| Black | 2.54% | 3.33% | 31.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 2.33% | -8.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.82% | 0% | 0% |