Explore the Family Name Maturin
The meaning of Maturin
French: variant of Mathurin and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Maturin, which is very rare in France, was also taken to Britain and Ireland by Huguenot refugees, but has now almost died out there. Some characteristic forenames: French Sylvain. Dutch Derk.
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How common is the last name Maturin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Maturin" has slightly increased in the United States over a span of one decade. In 2000, Maturin was ranked as the 47,120th most popular surname, with 424 occurrences. By 2010, the rank improved to 46,568, and the count increased to 457. This constitutes a positive change of 1.17 in rank and 7.78 in count. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decline of 6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #46,568 | 1.17% |
| Count | 424 | 457 | 7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maturin
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Maturin," the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of bearers identify as White, making up 77.36% in 2000 and 76.81% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity has seen an increase from 16.27% in 2000 to 17.51% in 2010, while those identifying as Black have also risen from 2.83% to 3.94%. However, those claiming two or more races dropped from 3.07% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No bearers of the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.36% | 76.81% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 16.27% | 17.51% | 7.62% |
| Black | 2.83% | 3.94% | 39.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |