Explore the Family Name Mathson
The meaning of Mathson
Altered form of Scottish Mathison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mathson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mathson has seen a decline in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,174th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 67,519th place, indicating a drop of approximately 29.41%. The number of individuals carrying the Mathson name also decreased from 374 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, marking a decrease of 21.93%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Mathson surname per 100,000 fell by 28.57% from 0.14 to 0.1 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #67,519 | -29.41% |
| Count | 374 | 292 | -21.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathson
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mathson portrays a diverse picture. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, about 95.19% of those bearing the Mathson name identified as White, but that figure dropped slightly to 93.49% in 2010. On the other hand, there was an appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity within this surname group, rising to 2.40% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero from 1.60% and 1.87% respectively. The percentage of those reporting as having two or more races or as Black remained constant at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 93.49% | -1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |