Explore the Family Name Mathiesen
The meaning of Mathiesen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Mathies (see Matthew). Compare Mathieson and Mattison. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Alf, Johan, Kristjan, Per.
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How common is the last name Mathiesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mathiesen saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,448 and by 2010 it dropped to 27,514, marking an 8.12% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this surname also lessened from 913 in 2000 down to 876 in 2010. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.76%, going from 0.34 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,448 | #27,514 | -8.12% |
| Count | 913 | 876 | -4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathiesen
Regarding ethnic identity, the census data reveals some changes over the decade. The percentage of Mathiesens identifying as White reduced slightly from 94.96% in 2000 to 92.81% in 2010. Meanwhile, those claiming Hispanic ethnicity rose slightly by 8.39%. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black increased from zero in 2000 to 0.68% and 0.57% respectively in 2010. People reporting two or more races jumped significantly by 76.36%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a rise of 33.77%. These changes reflect the ever-evolving nature of America's ethnic landscape, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 92.81% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 2.97% | 8.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.94% | 76.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 1.03% | 33.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |