Explore the Family Name Mattey
The meaning of Mattey
1. English: variant of Mattie. 2. Altered form of German Matthey or Mathey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mattey in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mattey has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 55,237th most popular, but by 2010 it had moved up to 53,802nd, representing a 2.6% change. The total count of people with this surname also grew from 348 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, a rise of more than 10%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #53,802 | 2.6% |
| Count | 348 | 384 | 10.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mattey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mattey, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, going from 1.44% to 3.39%, a 135.42% change. There was also growth in the number of people who identify as Hispanic, with an increase from 22.41% to 27.08%, a 20.84% change. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 74.71% to 67.71%, a -9.37% change. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, and there was no change in those who identified as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.71% | 67.71% | -9.37% |
| Hispanic | 22.41% | 27.08% | 20.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 3.39% | 135.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |