Explore the Family Name Matkovic
The meaning of Matkovic
Croatian and Serbian (Matković); Slovenian and Slovak (Matkovič): patronymic from the personal name Matko, Slovak Maťko.
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How common is the last name Matkovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Matkovic has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 89,172nd in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 99,845th, marking an 11.97% decrease over the decade. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Matkovic surname also decreased from 193 in 2000 to 181 in 2010, showing a reduction of 6.22%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.07 to 0.06, reflecting a 14.29% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #99,845 | -11.97% |
| Count | 193 | 181 | -6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matkovic
When we turn our attention to ethnicity as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, the data reveals certain shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Matkovic surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White constituted the majority, with percentages increasing from 91.19% to 97.79% over this period. In contrast, those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, which were previously represented at 4.15% and 4.66% respectively in 2000, saw their numbers drop to zero by 2010. Those of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds were not found to be connected with the Matkovic surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.19% | 97.79% | 7.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.15% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 4.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |