Explore the Family Name Matous
The meaning of Matous
Czech (Matouš): from a Czech equivalent of the Latin personal name Matthaeus (see Matthew).
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How common is the last name Matous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matous has maintained a fairly stable popularity rank in the United States over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Matous surname was ranked 54880, and slightly rose to 54864 in 2010, representing a minimal change of 0.03 in terms of rank. The count of people with this surname also grew by 6.84% from 351 in 2000 to 375 in 2010. Proportionally per 100k people, the surname remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #54,864 | 0.03% |
| Count | 351 | 375 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matous
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic holding the Matous surname saw significant growth, rising by 125.35% and 87.44%, respectively. However, those reporting two or more races decreased by over half from 3.42% to 1.60%. The majority ethnic identity associated with the surname Matous is White, accounting for 93.16% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.20% in 2010. The surname had no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 91.2% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.73% | 87.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 3.2% | 125.35% |
| Two or More Races | 3.42% | 1.6% | -53.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |