Explore the Family Name Matte
The meaning of Matte
1. South German: topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow, from Middle High German matte ‘meadow’. 2. German: from a short form of the personal name Matthias or Matthäus (see Matthew). 3. French: from a derivative of the personal name Mathieu. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Armand, Cecile, Gervais, Jean Pierre, Jean-Claude, Leonce, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Matte in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Matte has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, the Matte surname was ranked 12,430th in popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 11,216th, marking a 9.77% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced growth, as the count rose from 2,290 in 2000 to 2,819 in 2010, a substantial 23.1% increase. The proportion of people bearing the Matte surname per 100,000 population increased from 0.85 to 0.96 during the same period, indicating a 12.94% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,430 | #11,216 | 9.77% |
| Count | 2,290 | 2,819 | 23.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.96 | 12.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matte
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution for the Matte surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. There was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.57% to 1.60%) and Black (from 1.14% to 2.55%). Those reporting two or more races also saw an increase, rising from 1.31% to 2.09%. However, White representation decreased slightly from 91.40% to 87.83%, while Hispanic representation remained relatively stable, decreasing minutely from 3.93% to 3.90%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight rise from 1.66% to 2.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 87.83% | -3.91% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 3.9% | -0.76% |
| Black | 1.14% | 2.55% | 123.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.09% | 59.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 2.02% | 21.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 1.6% | 180.7% |