Explore the Family Name Matthiessen
The meaning of Matthiessen
North German, Danish, and Norwegian: variant of Matthiesen. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Joerg, Nikolaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matthiessen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matthiessen experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Matthiessen was ranked 65,492nd in terms of popularity; however, by 2010 it had dropped to 66,931st place, marking a decrease of 2.2%. The number of people bearing the Matthiessen surname increased modestly from 283 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, a growth of approximately 4.24%. The proportion per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #66,931 | -2.2% |
| Count | 283 | 295 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matthiessen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that Matthiessen is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group. In both 2000 and 2010, around 95% of those with the Matthiessen surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.19% over the decade. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity among Matthiessens decreased by 31.58%, dropping from 2.47% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. Meanwhile, the 2010 data shows a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, marking a 2.03% change. No Matthiessens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 95.59% | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 1.69% | -31.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |