Explore the Family Name Mathiasen
The meaning of Mathiasen
Danish: patronymic from the personal name Mathias (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias, Math. Scandinavian Erik, Niels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mathiasen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mathiasen saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mathiasen was ranked 49,366th, however, it dropped to the 54,418th spot in 2010, showing a decline of over 10%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 400 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, marking a reduction of 5.25%. Correspondingly, the proportion of the Mathiasen surname per 100,000 people also fell by around 13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #54,418 | -10.23% |
| Count | 400 | 379 | -5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathiasen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mathiasen, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly identifies as White, making up 96.25% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.72% in 2010. There's a minor presence of Hispanic ethnicity that declined from 2.25% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. Notably, the census recorded individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races for the first time in 2010, accounting for 2.11%. There were no individuals with the Mathiasen surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.72% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 1.85% | -17.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |