Explore the Family Name Matkins
The meaning of Matkins
English: variant of Matkin, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the name is rare in Britain and Ireland. See also Madkins.
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How common is the last name Matkins in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matkins has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Matkins was ranked as the 36,860th most popular surname in the United States with 571 instances of the name recorded. However, in 2010, it dropped to the 39,352nd position with only 559 count, indicating a 2.1% reduction. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 9.52% from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #39,352 | -6.76% |
| Count | 571 | 559 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matkins
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matkins has also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname Matkins identify as White, although this percentage has decreased slightly from 77.06% in 2000 to 74.60% in 2010. Additionally, there is a noticeable increase in the Black ethnicity from 20.49% to 22.18% during the same timeframe. Interestingly, a small fraction of people with the surname Matkins began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas there were none recorded in 2000. The proportions of individuals identifying as two or more races showed a modest increase, from 1.58% to 1.61%. No data was reported for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.06% | 74.6% | -3.19% |
| Black | 20.49% | 22.18% | 8.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |