Explore the Family Name Matulis
The meaning of Matulis
Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Matula, a pet form of Matas, from Latin Matthaeus (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Vacys, Stasys.
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How common is the last name Matulis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matulis saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 50,801 in 2000 to 54,418 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.12%. Also, the total count of people with this surname slightly reduced by 1.81%, from 386 in 2000 to 379 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #54,418 | -7.12% |
| Count | 386 | 379 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matulis
The ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals with the surname Matulis identified as White, with 94.82% in 2000 and 94.20% in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 0.65%. Additionally, there was a small yet notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic over the decade. In 2000, 1.81% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing to 2.11% in 2010, a change of 16.57%. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.33% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010, marking a 13.30% increase. The census did not register any individuals with the surname Matulis identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 94.2% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.64% | 13.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 2.11% | 16.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |