Explore the Family Name Mati
The meaning of Mati
1. Italian (Tuscany): patronymic or plural form of the medieval personal name Mato, which is probably a short form of the personal name Amato. 2. Slovak, Czech, and Croatian: from a pet form of local equivalents of the Latin personal names Matthias and Matthaeus (see Matthew), e.g. Slovak and Croatian Matej, Czech Matěj. 3. Albanian: from the name of the northern Albanian Mati tribe, originating from the Mat (definite form Mati) region in north-central Albania. 4. Indian (Maharashtra): ethnic name from the name of a nomadic tribe, from Hindi and Sanskrit mati meaning ‘soil’.
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How common is the last name Mati in the United States?
The surname Mati saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Mati ranked 65,133rd in terms of commonality, while by 2010 this had improved significantly to a rank of 58,337th, marking a change of 10.43%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 285 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, indicating a growth of 22.11%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people having this surname increased from 0.11 to 0.12, a rise of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #58,337 | 10.43% |
| Count | 285 | 348 | 22.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mati
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mati, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the distribution over time. In 2000, about half (50.53%) of the bearers of the surname were White, increasing to 56.61% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander decreased from 33.33% in 2000 to 27.30% in 2010. The representation of those with two or more races fell from 11.58% to 8.91%. Hispanics slightly increased their presence among the Mati surname from 3.51% to 3.74%. Notably, in 2010, Blacks appeared for the first time with a 3.45% share, whereas American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.53% | 56.61% | 12.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.33% | 27.3% | -18.09% |
| Two or More Races | 11.58% | 8.91% | -23.06% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 3.74% | 6.55% |
| Black | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |