Explore the Family Name Matto
The meaning of Matto
1. Italian: nickname from a dialect variant of pazzo ‘mad, eccentric’. 2. Italian: from the ancient Germanic personal name Matto. 3. Hungarian (Mattó): variant of Mató ‘Matthew’ (see Mato). 4. Slovak: cognate of Matta. 5. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a pet form of Mattay, one of Syriac equivalents of the personal name Matthew.
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How common is the last name Matto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matto has seen a dip in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Matto was ranked the 46,614th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 50,851st spot, showing a decrease of about 9.09%. The number of individuals with the Matto surname also decreased slightly during this period, going from 430 people in 2000 to 410 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 4.65%. Consequently, the proportion of Mottos per 100,000 people fell by 12.5% from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #50,851 | -9.09% |
| Count | 430 | 410 | -4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matto
When we look at the ethnicity table based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Matto between 2000 and 2010. While most people with the surname identified as White (80% in 2000 and about 76.59% in 2010), there's a noticeable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 8.84% in 2000 to 13.17% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black also saw a significant increase, nearly doubling from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.66% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both decreased, dropping by 11.24% and 62.58% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80% | 76.59% | -4.26% |
| Hispanic | 8.84% | 13.17% | 48.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.05% | 5.37% | -11.24% |
| Black | 1.86% | 3.66% | 96.77% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 1.22% | -62.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |