Explore the Family Name Matthies
The meaning of Matthies
North German and Dutch: from a derivative of the personal name Matthias. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Hans, Kurt, Detlef, Heinrich, Otto, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Matthies in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matthies experienced a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 16,436 to 16,662, a change of -1.38%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,612 in 2000 to 1,719 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.64%. The proportion of the surname Matthies per 100k individuals also dropped slightly by -3.33%, standing at 0.58 in 2010 compared to 0.6 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,436 | #16,662 | -1.38% |
| Count | 1,612 | 1,719 | 6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.58 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matthies
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Matthies surname as recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority of individuals identifying as Matthies were White, the percentage decreased from 96.46% in 2000 to 93.48% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.67% to 3.96%, marking a significant change of 137.13%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category appeared in 2010 for the first time, accounting for 0.76% of Matthies individuals. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races also grew by 31.18%. Meanwhile, there was no data available for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in either year, and the Black category was present in 2000 but suppressed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 93.48% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.96% | 137.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.22% | 31.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |