Explore the Family Name Matteucci
The meaning of Matteucci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Matteo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gino, Remo, Alberico, Bruna, Camillo, Carlo, Dante, Domenic, Ermanno, Gianni, Guido.
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How common is the last name Matteucci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matteucci has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 28,730th most popular surname with approximately 780 individuals bearing it, or about 0.29 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 30,076 and the proportion per 100,000 slightly decreased to 0.26, despite the count remaining at 780. This suggests that while the number of people with this surname stayed steady, other surnames saw more significant growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,730 | #30,076 | -4.68% |
| Count | 780 | 780 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matteucci
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matteucci also evolved between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.49% identified as White, but that figure decreased to 92.31% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 3.21% to 6.15%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also decreased, dropping from 1.67% to 1.03%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 92.31% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 6.15% | 91.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.03% | -38.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |