Explore the Family Name Matienzo
The meaning of Matienzo
Spanish: habitational name from a place called Matienzo in Cantabria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matienzo in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matienzo has seen a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 75,219th most common surname and increased in rank to 64,054 by 2010, marking a 14.84% increase. The number of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 239 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, an increase of 30.13%. The proportion of people with this name per 100,000 also rose by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #64,054 | 14.84% |
| Count | 239 | 311 | 30.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matienzo
The ethnicity associated with the surname Matienzo, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly Hispanic, accounting for 55.65% in 2000 and growing to 60.45% in 2010. This shows an 8.63% increase over the decade. People of Asian or Pacific Islander descent with this surname increased from 28.87% to 31.83%, a 10.25% rise. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased significantly, from 13.39% in 2000 to 7.07% in 2010, a drop of 47.20%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.65% | 60.45% | 8.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.87% | 31.83% | 10.25% |
| White | 13.39% | 7.07% | -47.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |