Explore the Family Name Matthes
The meaning of Matthes
1. German and Dutch: from a variant of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew). 2. English (Surrey and Lancashire): variant of Mathis. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dieter, Klaus, Otto, Gunter, Juergen, Monika, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Matthes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Matthes experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname fell by 5.83% from 14,764 in 2000 to 15,625 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with the Matthes surname did increase slightly during this period by 1.36%, going from 1,845 in 2000 to 1,870 in 2010. Despite this rise in count, the proportion of this surname per 100k people dropped by 7.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,764 | #15,625 | -5.83% |
| Count | 1,845 | 1,870 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.63 | -7.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matthes
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity of people bearing the Matthes surname between 2000 and 2010. While the largest group identified as White, dropping slightly from 95.12% to 93.16%, other ethnic identities saw increases. Notably, there was a significant uptick in individuals identifying as Hispanic, growing by 96.80% during this period. Those identifying as having two or more races also grew by 55.26%. Meanwhile, the Black demographic decreased slightly from 2.28% to 2.19%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were not represented in 2000 but had representation by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 93.16% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.46% | 96.8% |
| Black | 2.28% | 2.19% | -3.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.18% | 55.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |