Explore the Family Name Matia
The meaning of Matia
1. Slovak: unexplained. 2. Spanish: from a variant of the personal name Matías (see Matias), an equivalent of Matthew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Matia has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Matia was ranked 70,273rd most popular surname and it dropped to 81,458th by 2010, indicating a decrease of around 15.92%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 260 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, which is a 10.77% reduction. The proportion of residents with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #81,458 | -15.92% |
| Count | 260 | 232 | -10.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matia saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased considerably, from 5.77% to 3.88%. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, growing from 18.85% to 25.86%. The data shows a small decrease in those identifying as White, from 70.38% to 66.81%. Interestingly, the surname began to be associated with the Black community, which was non-existent in 2000 but stood at 2.59% in 2010. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races went down to zero in 2010 from 2.69% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.38% | 66.81% | -5.07% |
| Hispanic | 18.85% | 25.86% | 37.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.77% | 3.88% | -32.76% |
| Black | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |