Explore the Family Name Matkin
The meaning of Matkin
English (Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire): from the Middle English personal name Matkin, a pet form of Mat (a diminutive of Matthew, see Matt) + the suffix -kin. History: The earliest known bearer of this name in North American is Theodore Matkyn, mentioned in the 1702 will of Alice Kennerly, a Quaker, residing in Dorchester County, MD.
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How common is the last name Matkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matkin saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,884th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 33,645th, representing a 5.52% decrease in rank. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 684 in 2000 to 677 in 2010, a drop of 1.02%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 individuals, there were 0.25 people named Matkin in 2000, and this figure dropped to 0.23 in 2010, indicating an 8% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,884 | #33,645 | -5.52% |
| Count | 684 | 677 | -1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matkin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Matkin. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no change in the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.61% to 2.36%, a 46.58% increase. Those identifying as white saw a marginal increase from 91.96% to 92.17%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with the Matkin surname identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.63% to 3.69%, a 40.3% increase. On the other hand, those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 2.34% to 1.18%, a 49.57% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 92.17% | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.63% | 3.69% | 40.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.36% | 46.58% |
| Black | 2.34% | 1.18% | -49.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |