Explore the Family Name Matics
The meaning of Matics
Hungarized form of Croatian and Serbian Matić (see Matic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matics in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matics experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank changing from 88,083 to 92,719 – a decrease of approximately 5.26%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Matics surname marginally increased from 196 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.02%. The proportion of individuals with the Matics surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.07 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #92,719 | -5.26% |
| Count | 196 | 198 | 1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matics
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Matics surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a very slight increase from 97.96% to 97.98%. There were no recorded changes in the other categories including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. This suggests that the Matics surname has largely been associated with people of White ethnicity over the decade under consideration.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 97.98% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |