Explore the Family Name Matthewson
The meaning of Matthewson
English (northern): patronymic from Matthew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matthewson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matthewson saw a rise from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Matthewson was ranked 43,798 in popularity and this improved by approximately 4.73% to rank 41,728 in 2010. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased. In 2000, there were 464 people with that last name, but by 2010, that figure had grown by 12.28% to 521. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, those named Matthewson went from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, indicating a 5.88% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #41,728 | 4.73% |
| Count | 464 | 521 | 12.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matthewson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnic identities associated with the surname Matthewson. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation. However, the proportion of Matthews' with two or more ethnic identities declined significantly by 55.60%. Most Matthewson's identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 71.77% in 2000 to 70.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation almost doubled, jumping from 1.29% to 2.50%. The Black community presence also increased by 7.57%, moving from 22.84% in 2000 to 24.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.77% | 70.44% | -1.85% |
| Black | 22.84% | 24.57% | 7.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.5% | 93.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 1.15% | -55.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |