Explore the Family Name Matthis
The meaning of Matthis
1. English (Surrey): altered form of Mathis. This form of the name is very rare in Britain and Ireland. 2. German: variant of Mathis. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).
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How common is the last name Matthis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matthis saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Matthis was ranked 22,481 in popularity and had a count of 1,068 bearers. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 25,226 with a decrease of 12.21% and the count dropped to 982, accounting for an 8.05% drop. The proportion of people bearing the surname per 100k also declined by 17.5%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,481 | #25,226 | -12.21% |
| Count | 1,068 | 982 | -8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.33 | -17.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matthis
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Matthis identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 1.5% from 74.44% in 2000 to 73.32% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly by 4.23% from 22.47% in 2000 to 23.42% in 2010. The segment identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010, a jump of 129.76%. The Hispanic representation decreased by 22.14% from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. No data indicated any individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.44% | 73.32% | -1.5% |
| Black | 22.47% | 23.42% | 4.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.93% | 129.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.02% | -22.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |