Explore the Family Name Mattke
The meaning of Mattke
Germanized form of Sorbian Matk, Matka, and Matko: from a pet form of the personal names Matej and Matijaš, from Biblical Matthaeus and Matthias (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Guenter, Juergen.
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How common is the last name Mattke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mattke has a declining popularity in the United States. In 2000, Mattke was ranked 43,232 amongst all surnames, but it fell to 46,138 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.72%. The number of individuals with the Mattke surname also declined from 471 in 2000 to 462 in 2010, a drop of 1.91%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population went down by 5.88% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #46,138 | -6.72% |
| Count | 471 | 462 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mattke
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mattke surname identify as White. The percentage of White individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 97.66% in 2000 to 98.70% in 2010. A small proportion (1.06%) identified with two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic representation within the Mattke surname decreased from 1.06% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 98.7% | 1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |