Explore the Family Name Mattera
The meaning of Mattera
Italian (Naples): 1. variant of Matera. 2. possibly also from regional mat(t)era ‘wood’, from Spanish madera. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Elena, Mario, Sal, Gilio, Gino, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Pasquale, Vincenzo, Agostino, Angelo, Antonio, Arnaldo, Attilio, Emilio, Ernesto, Geremia, Julio, Orlando, Rafael, Tiberio, Tito.
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How common is the last name Mattera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mattera has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Mattera held the rank of 15,269, which slightly dropped to 15,788 in 2010, showing a decrease in popularity by 3.4%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,767 in 2000 to 1,845 in 2010, indicating an increase of 4.41%. The proportion per 100k also showed a small decrease from 0.66 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,269 | #15,788 | -3.4% |
| Count | 1,767 | 1,845 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.63 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mattera
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of people carrying the Mattera surname are predominantly of White ethnicity, with a percentage of 94.06% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 93.33% in 2010. There was a noteworthy increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, jumping from 0.28% to 0.60% between 2000 and 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a modest increase from 4.30% in 2000 to 4.77% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.08% to 0.92%, while Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0% for both years. This data is all based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 93.33% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 4.77% | 10.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.92% | -14.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.6% | 114.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |