Explore the Family Name Matteis
The meaning of Matteis
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Matteo ‘Matthew’. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the broader sense ‘belonging to, of’, in this case ‘member of the Mattei family’ (compare Mattei). Compare also De Matteis. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Fiore, Rocco, Sal.
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How common is the last name Matteis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matteis has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,700 in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to 77,788 - indicating a 1.42% decrease in its rank. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Matteis surname increased from 233 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, representing a 5.58% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the popularity reduced by 11.11% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #77,788 | -1.42% |
| Count | 233 | 246 | 5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matteis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matteis also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 93.56% to 91.87%. The Hispanic representation within this surname increased by 25.97%, growing from 2.58% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 16.91%, from 3.43% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. Lastly, the census reported that no individuals with the surname Matteis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. A small percentage (2.03%) began to identify as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 91.87% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.25% | 25.97% |
| Black | 3.43% | 2.85% | -16.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |