Explore the Family Name Mathre
The meaning of Mathre
Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads in Hordaland named with Matr, originally a fjord name of disputed etymology, possibly related to Old Norse matr ‘food (fish)’ or to an unidentified word meaning ‘wet place’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars.
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How common is the last name Mathre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mathre has slightly declined over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 63,450th in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 68,122nd, marking a decrease of 7.36 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor reduction from 294 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, indicating a 1.7 percent change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 9.09 percent, moving from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #68,122 | -7.36% |
| Count | 294 | 289 | -1.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathre
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Mathre surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 96.60 percent in 2000 and 95.85 percent in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 0.78 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races also carry the Mathre name. In 2010, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a rise to 1.73 percent while the group identifying as two or more races decreased by 12.61 percent from 2.38 percent in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.85% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 2.08% | -12.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |