Explore the Family Name Mattis
The meaning of Mattis
German: variant of Mathis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mattis in the United States?
The surname Mattis, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a modest increase in use between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 11,480th most popular surname, while in 2010, it moved up to the 11,472nd position. This represents a marginal upward trend of 0.07 percent. The frequency of this surname also increased during this period, with the count rising from 2,516 in 2000 to 2,744 in 2010, a growth of 9.06 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.93.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,480 | #11,472 | 0.07% |
| Count | 2,516 | 2,744 | 9.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mattis
In terms of ethnicity, the Mattis surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, although there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 75.44% in 2000 to 68.91% in 2010. The Black ethnic group saw an increase from 20.39% to 25.58%. A significant rise was also noted within the Hispanic identification, which jumped from 1.91% to 2.95%. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded for the first time in 2010 at 0.77% and 0.44% respectively. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races declined by 17.18%, from 1.63% to 1.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.44% | 68.91% | -8.66% |
| Black | 20.39% | 25.58% | 25.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.95% | 54.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.35% | -17.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |