Explore the Family Name Matsen
The meaning of Matsen
Danish and Norwegian: rare patronymic from the personal name Mats, a short form of Mat(t)hias or Mat(t)heus (see Matthew). In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the much more common cognate Madsen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Thor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matsen saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,875 but by 2010, the ranking dropped to 45,653, a decline of 4.05%. However, the actual count of people with the Matsen surname increased slightly from 463 in 2000 to 468 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.08%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased marginally from 0.17 to 0.16, showing a change rate of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #45,653 | -4.05% |
| Count | 463 | 468 | 1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matsen
The ethnicity of individuals with the Matsen surname is predominantly white, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 92.01% identified as white, which slightly decreased to 91.88% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010, an increase of 47.98%. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 5.18% to 3.85%, reflecting a -25.68% change. Although there were no individuals who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 there were 1.28% who identified as Black. Meanwhile, the percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.01% | 91.88% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 5.18% | 3.85% | -25.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.56% | 47.98% |
| Black | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |