Explore the Family Name Matlin
The meaning of Matlin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish personal name Matle (of ancient Germanic origin) + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of South German Mattlin: topographic name from a diminutive of Middle High German matte ‘alpine meadow’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Vladimir, Yefim, Boris, Grigory, Igor, Iosif, Leonid, Lev, Mikhail. Jewish Nisan, Gershon, Isaak.
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How common is the last name Matlin in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Matlin in the United States, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a drop between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 47,026th in 2000, it slid to 56,836th by 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 20.86%. In terms of actual count, there were about 425 individuals with the Matlin surname in 2000, which decreased to around 359 by 2010, marking a fall of 15.53%. The proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 inhabitants also dropped by 25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #56,836 | -20.86% |
| Count | 425 | 359 | -15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matlin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Matlin surname has shown varied representation over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of Matlins identified as White (95.76%), a figure that slightly decreased to 94.15% by 2010. There was no record of Matlins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 1.39% and 1.95% respectively. Matlins identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.18% to 1.67% over the decade. However, the percentage of Black Matlins dropped from 1.41% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The count for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained consistent at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 94.15% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.67% | 41.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Black | 1.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |