Explore the Family Name Matthai
The meaning of Matthai
1. German: from a variant of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew). Compare Mathai 2. 2. Indian: rare variant of Mathai 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Heinz, Sieglinde, Waltraud. Indian Ashok.
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How common is the last name Matthai in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Matthai experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 69,636 to 70,833, which is a change of -1.72. However, despite its drop in ranking, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 263 to 276, a growth of 4.94. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a decline of about 10%, from 0.1 to 0.09 in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #70,833 | -1.72% |
| Count | 263 | 276 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matthai
When it comes to the ethnicity of those with the Matthai surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, significant changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname grew by 50%, from 2.66% to 3.99%. Additionally, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races, standing at 2.17% in 2010, whereas this category was not reported in 2000. Conversely, those who identify as White decreased from 96.58% to 92.03%, a change of -4.71%. In 2010, a new category appeared, with 1.81% identifying as Hispanic, which wasn't accounted for in 2000. There were no changes in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 92.03% | -4.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.66% | 3.99% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |