Explore the Family Name Matthieu
The meaning of Matthieu
French: variant of Mathieu and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Aldor, Renella, Ulysse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matthieu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matthieu saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slid from 75,938 in 2000 to 84,463 in 2010, indicating an 11.23% decrease in popularity over the decade. The total count of people with Matthieu as their last name also decreased by 5.93%, from 236 in 2000 to 222 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100k people dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #84,463 | -11.23% |
| Count | 236 | 222 | -5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matthieu
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matthieu underwent some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Matthieus identifying as White fell slightly by 3.13%, from 86.02% in 2000 to 83.33% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased significantly by 84.12%, from 6.36% to 11.71%. People reporting two or more ethnicities reduced drastically from 5.08% to 2.25%, a drop of 55.71%. The representation of Matthieus among Hispanics saw a small increase from 2.12% to 2.25%, marking a 6.13% rise. No Matthieus identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.02% | 83.33% | -3.13% |
| Black | 6.36% | 11.71% | 84.12% |
| Two or More Races | 5.08% | 2.25% | -55.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 2.25% | 6.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |