Explore the Family Name Mathisen
The meaning of Mathisen
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Mathis (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Johan, Mauritz, Oivind, Oystein, Sig, Steinar, Tor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mathisen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mathisen has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 19,599th in 2000, it slipped down to the 20,971st spot in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.0%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 1,273 in 2000 to 1,255 in 2010, representing a drop of 1.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 8.51% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,599 | #20,971 | -7% |
| Count | 1,273 | 1,255 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathisen
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Mathisen identify as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.39% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight increase from 0.55% to 0.64%, and those identifying as of two or more races rose significantly from 1.41% to 2.23%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also grew, from 1.26% to 1.59%. There were no changes for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities, as these categories were marked as zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.14% | -1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2.23% | 58.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.59% | 26.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.64% | 16.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |