Explore the Family Name Mathys
The meaning of Mathys
1. Flemish and Swiss German: from a variant of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew). This surname is also found in France (Nord). 2. English (Sussex): variant of Mathis. This form of the name is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Mathys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Mathys' has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 35,003rd in popular names in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 35,294th place, marking a decline of 0.83%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people carrying the Mathys surname increased from 610 to 638 from 2000 to 2010, a growth rate of 4.59%, while the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #35,294 | -0.83% |
| Count | 610 | 638 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mathys
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Mathys surname identify as White, accounting for 97.21% in 2000 and 94.98% in 2010, a slight decrease of 2.29%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a minor decrease from 0.98% to 0.94% during the same period. There were no individuals with the Mathys surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, 2010 marked the first appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic (2.04%) and those reporting two or more races (1.10%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 94.98% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 0.94% | -4.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |