Explore the Family Name Matusiak
The meaning of Matusiak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Matusz (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Feliks, Grzegorz, Jadwiga, Slawomir, Zbigniew, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Matusiak in the United States?
The Matusiak surname held the rank of 33,142 in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000, slipping to 34,916th position in 2010. This represents a decline of 5.35%. The actual count of individuals bearing the Matusiak surname also saw a slight decrease from 651 in 2000 to 646 in 2010, marking a drop of 0.77%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Matusiak name per 100,000 population dipped by 8.33% from 0.24 to 0.22 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #34,916 | -5.35% |
| Count | 651 | 646 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matusiak
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Matusiak surname identify as White, with 96.01% in 2000 and 95.98% in 2010, indicating a negligible change. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 1.08% to zero over the decade. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals with Hispanic ethnic identity from 0.92% to 2.17%, an increase of 135.87%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by 41.30% from 1.84% to 1.08%. There were no recorded individuals with the Matusiak surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 95.98% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 2.17% | 135.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.08% | -41.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |