Explore the Family Name Matin
The meaning of Matin
1. Muslim (the Indian subcontinent, Iran, and Afghanistan): from a personal name based on Arabic matīn ‘strong, powerful’. Al-Matīn ‘the Almighty’ is an attribute of Allah, giving rise to the compound name ʿAbd al-Matīn, ʿAbdul-Matīn ‘servant of the Almighty’. Compare Mateen. 2. English: variant of Martin with loss of -r-. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Mohammed, Shaikh, Aliasghar, Amir, Hamid, Mohammed Abdul, Abdol, Abu, Afsaneh, Afshin, Akbar.
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How common is the last name Matin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matin has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States. In 2000, Matin was ranked as the 30,868th most popular last name, with 712 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, it had slipped to the 32,562nd spot, and the count of people having this surname slightly decreased to 706. This represents a decline of 5.49% in rank and a modest 0.84% dip in count over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #32,562 | -5.49% |
| Count | 712 | 706 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matin has also evolved over the same time period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest proportions of individuals with the surname Matin identified as White (41.01%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (31.04%). By 2010, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, up to 40.79%, while the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased to 36.26%. During this decade, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black or Two or more races saw minor changes. The proportion of Hispanics and those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native was negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 31.04% | 40.79% | 31.41% |
| White | 41.01% | 36.26% | -11.58% |
| Black | 12.36% | 12.61% | 2.02% |
| Two or More Races | 12.36% | 6.52% | -47.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |