Explore the Family Name Matras
The meaning of Matras
Polish: from the vocabulary word matras (derived fromItalian materazzo), either a nickname or an occupational namefor a maker of mattresses. Compare Italian Matarazzo. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Danuta, Jozef.
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How common is the last name Matras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matras has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Matras ranked as the 69,201st most popular surname, with a count of 265 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the name had fallen to the 75,317th position, with 256 individuals carrying the Matras surname, marking a decrease of 3.4%. The proportion of individuals named Matras per 100,000 also fell by 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09, during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #75,317 | -8.84% |
| Count | 265 | 256 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matras
The Census data also provides information about the ethnic distribution of the Matras surname. As of 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname Matras identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Also, none reported identifying with two or more races. However, there was a significant presence of individuals who identified as White, with 97.36% in 2000 which decreased to 90.63% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, going from 0% in 2000 to 6.25% in 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 90.63% | -6.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |