Explore the Family Name Mattice
The meaning of Mattice
Americanized form of German Matheus or perhaps of some similar (like-sounding) cognate, e.g. Mathes, Mathis, or Mattis. History: The first American bearer of the surname Mattice was Hendrick Mattice, born in Germany, who arrived in NY in 1710. His father’s surname was reportedly Matheus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mattice in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mattice slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,109 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 11,327, a drop of 1.96%. However, the count of people with the surname increased over the decade from 2,622 to 2,786, indicating a growth of 6.25%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also dipped slightly, dropping by 3.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,109 | #11,327 | -1.96% |
| Count | 2,622 | 2,786 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.94 | -3.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mattice
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Mattice, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname were of White ethnicity, accounting for 93.33% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 92.61% in 2010. Other ethnic identities associated with the surname saw more significant changes. For instance, those identifying as Black rose from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010, marking a notable increase of 35.90%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.87% to 2.37%, a rise of 26.74%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase from 0.57% to 0.72%. However, there was a decrease among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.99% to 0.75%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.68% to 1.44%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 92.61% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.37% | 26.74% |
| Black | 1.56% | 2.12% | 35.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.44% | -14.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0.75% | -24.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.72% | 26.32% |