Explore the Family Name Mattfeld
The meaning of Mattfeld
Americanized form of German Mad(t)feld, a habitational name from Madfeld in Westphalia or Madtfeld in the Ruhr. Some characteristic forenames: German Johann.
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How common is the last name Mattfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mattfeld has slightly decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 74,398 in the year 2000 and dropped to 79,598 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 7%. The count also showed a minor decline from 242 people with the Mattfeld surname in 2000 to 239 in 2010, a drop of approximately 1.24%. The proportion per 100k people similarly fell by 11.11% over the same period, underscoring its decreasing prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #79,598 | -6.99% |
| Count | 242 | 239 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mattfeld
The ethnic identity associated with the Mattfeld name has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 96.69% identified as White, but this decreased to 92.47% by 2010. During this period, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, about 3.77% identified as Hispanic, marking a new development in the distribution of ethnicity for this surname. Additionally, there was a small percentage (2.09%) of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 92.47% | -4.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |