Explore the Family Name Mathon
The meaning of Mathon
French: from a pet form of the personal name Mathieu (see Matthew). Compare Matton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mathon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mathon saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 86,341st most common, but by 2010, it jumped to 82,044th place, marking a rise of approximately 5%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased during this period from 201 to 230, reflecting a growth of around 14.43%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also rose by about 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #82,044 | 4.98% |
| Count | 201 | 230 | 14.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mathon also displayed notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest percentage of individuals with this name identified as White (80.10% in 2000 and 74.35% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of about 7.18% over this decade. The Black community bearing this name also decreased by around 9.48%, from 13.93% to 12.61%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation within this surname category emerged in 2010 at 8.26%, having previously not been recorded. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 3.98% to 3.04%. There were no records of Hispanic, American Indian, or Alaskan Native populations under this surname for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 74.35% | -7.18% |
| Black | 13.93% | 12.61% | -9.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 8.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.98% | 3.04% | -23.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |