Explore the Family Name Matts
The meaning of Matts
English: patronymic from a pet form of Matthew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Matts' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Matts ranked 33,054 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 36,286, indicating around a 9.78% decrease. The number of people carrying the 'Matts' surname also dropped from 653 to 617 during this period, a reduction of approximately 5.51%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Matts per 100,000 individuals fell by roughly 12.5%, from 0.24 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #36,286 | -9.78% |
| Count | 653 | 617 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matts
The ethnicity table derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Matts.' Although the White proportion remained relatively stable at 86.55% in 2010 compared to 86.06% in 2000, there was a notable increase in Hispanic representation from 2.45% to 3.08%. The percentage of Black individuals bearing the name decreased slightly from 9.04% to 8.27%. Furthermore, a new appearance was recorded in the Asian/Pacific Islander category with 0.97%. Finally, the representation of individuals who identify as two or more races witnessed a drop of approximately 26.14%, reducing from 1.53% to 1.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.06% | 86.55% | 0.57% |
| Black | 9.04% | 8.27% | -8.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 3.08% | 25.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.13% | -26.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |