Explore the Family Name Mathwig
The meaning of Mathwig
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German mahal ‘gathering place, court’ + wīk ‘refuge, cove’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Ewald, Horst, Reinhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mathwig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mathwig has seen an increase in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname moved up from the 44,027th position to the 43,438th during this decade, marking a 1.34% change. In terms of actual count, there were 461 individuals with the Mathwig surname in 2000 which increased to 497 by 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 7.81%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.17 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #43,438 | 1.34% |
| Count | 461 | 497 | 7.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathwig
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals bearing the Mathwig surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 98.48% in 2000 to 96.98% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in either year. However, there was a small emergence of Mathwigs identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 1.01% and 1.21% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 96.98% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |