Explore the Family Name Matovich
The meaning of Matovich
1. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Matović: patronymic from a short form of the personal names Matija (from Latin Matthias) and Matej (from Latin Matthaeus); see Matthew. 2. Americanized form of Slovak Matovič: patronymic from the personal name Mato, in part a cognate of the names above. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian and Croatian Velimir, Marko.
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How common is the last name Matovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matovich has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,979th in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 60,196th place, representing a decrease of 5.65%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname remained consistent at 335 over the decade. The proportion of people named Matovich per 100,000 residents also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11, reflecting an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #60,196 | -5.65% |
| Count | 335 | 335 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matovich
The ethnic identity associated with the Matovich surname also saw some shifts during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.01% to 93.73%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.69% to 3.28%. In 2010, a small percentage (1.49%) reported their ethnic identity as belonging to two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 93.73% | -3.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 3.28% | 21.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |