Explore the Family Name Matlak
The meaning of Matlak
1. Polish: nickname from a noun derivative of the Old Polish verb matłać ‘to crease, to complicate’ (compare below). 2. Slovak (Matlák, also Matľák) and Czech (mainly Matlák): unflattering nickname from matlák ‘lubber, lummox; butter-fingers’, a word related to the Polish one (see above).
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How common is the last name Matlak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Matlak" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 1.05 percent, moving from the 61,713th most popular name in 2000 to the 62,359th in 2010. However, the count of individuals with the Matlak surname increased slightly by 5.59 percent, from 304 in 2000 to 321 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Matlak per 100k remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #62,359 | -1.05% |
| Count | 304 | 321 | 5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matlak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Matlak" identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, this percentage rose from 96.71% to 97.82%, a change of 1.15%. The number of Matlaks identifying as Hispanic decreased by 18.70% during the same period, moving from 2.30% to 1.87%. There were no reported individuals with the Matlak surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 97.82% | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 1.87% | -18.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |