Explore the Family Name Matusik
The meaning of Matusik
Polish; Czech and Slovak (Matušík): from a pet form of the personal name Polish Matusz, Czech Mat(o)uš, Slovak Matúš ‘Matthew’ (see Matusz, Matous, and Matus). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Jerzy, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Matusik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Matusik saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 36,860th most popular name, but slipped to the 38,640th rank in 2010, marking a 4.83% decline. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Matusik surname remained fairly steady, increasing slightly from 571 in 2000 to 572 in 2010. However, the proportion of those with the Matusik surname per 100,000 people dropped by 9.52%, from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #38,640 | -4.83% |
| Count | 571 | 572 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matusik
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Matusik surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 98.07% in 2000 to 96.15% in 2010. The data also showed some diversity within the Matusik population, with small percentages identifying as Hispanic (1.22%) and as two or more races (1.57%) in 2010. These categories were not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with the Matusik surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 96.15% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |