Explore the Family Name Matison
The meaning of Matison
Scottish and northern English: variant of Mattison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matison has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 67,936th in 2000, it dropped to 85,357th in 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 25.64%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 19.19% from 271 in 2000 to 219 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise fell by 30%, from 0.1 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #85,357 | -25.64% |
| Count | 271 | 219 | -19.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matison
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Matison. In 2000, 90.04% of those with the surname identified as White, but this dropped to 85.39% by 2010. Over the same period, the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.85% to 4.11% and the proportion identifying as Black rose from 7.01% to 10.05%. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.04% | 85.39% | -5.16% |
| Black | 7.01% | 10.05% | 43.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 4.11% | 122.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |