Explore the Family Name Maton
The meaning of Maton
1. English (Wiltshire and Hampshire): from the Middle English personal name Maton (a pet form of Mat, a diminutive of Matthew; see Matt), with the diminutive suffix -on. 2. French (mainly Nord): from a pet form of the personal name Mathieu (see Matthew). Compare Matton.
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How common is the last name Maton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maton has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854th, while in 2010, it dropped to the 89,069th position, marking a decline of 27.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 262 in 2000 to 208 in 2010, a 20.61% drop. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.1 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #89,069 | -27.51% |
| Count | 262 | 208 | -20.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maton
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the surname Maton experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The White ethnic group saw a slight decrease from 79.01% to 74.52%. Simultaneously, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups noted increases, climbing from 2.67% to 4.33% and 2.29% to 5.77%, respectively. Those identifying with two or more races emerged from zero to make up 2.40% of the Matons by 2010. However, the Black category reduced from 15.65% to 12.98%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained without representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.01% | 74.52% | -5.68% |
| Black | 15.65% | 12.98% | -17.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 5.77% | 151.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.67% | 4.33% | 62.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |