Explore the Family Name Matley
The meaning of Matley
English: habitational name from any of various minor places called Matley, in particular Matley in Greater Manchester, Matley Heath and Matley Wood in Hampshire, or Matley Moor in Derbyshire.
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How common is the last name Matley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Matley witnessed a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked as the 58,849th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 66,754th place, reflecting a decrease of 13.43%. Similarly, the frequency of this surname also decreased during this period, with 322 occurrences in 2000 dropping to 296 in 2010, an 8.07% reduction. The proportion of the Matley surname per 100,000 population also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking a 16.67% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #66,754 | -13.43% |
| Count | 322 | 296 | -8.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matley
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Matley, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, approximately 90.68% of individuals with this surname identified as White which decreased slightly to 88.18% in 2010. The percentage who identified as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.80% to 5.74%, a change of 105.00%. Furthermore, the proportion of Black individuals carrying the Matley surname increased from 2.80% to 4.39%, a 56.79% rise. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero, and there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.68% | 88.18% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 5.74% | 105% |
| Black | 2.8% | 4.39% | 56.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |