Explore the Family Name Matusek
The meaning of Matusek
Czech (Matušek) and Slovak (Matúšek): from a pet form of the personal name Czech Mat(o)uš, Slovak Matúš ‘Matthew’ (see Matous and Matus).
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How common is the last name Matusek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matusek slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,027 in popularity and dropped to 44,653 in 2010, a decrease of 1.42%. However, the number of people with the surname Matusek increased from 461 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, a rise of 4.34%. But when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 5.88%, meaning the surname became less common in relation to the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #44,653 | -1.42% |
| Count | 461 | 481 | 4.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matusek
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Matusek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.66% to 93.76%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, rising from 1.3% to 2.08%, a 60% change. There was also a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 2.6% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 93.76% | -1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.6% | 2.91% | 11.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.08% | 60% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |