Explore the Family Name Matusz
The meaning of Matusz
Polish: from the personal name Matusz, a pet form of Maciej, Mateusz, vernacular equivalents of Matthew.
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How common is the last name Matusz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Matusz has seen a slight decline over time. In 2000, it ranked 75,938 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 79,338, showing a decrease of 4.48%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Matusz increased slightly from 236 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, an increase of 1.69%. The proportion of Matuszes per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #79,338 | -4.48% |
| Count | 236 | 240 | 1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matusz
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Matusz, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White. This percentage saw a slight uptick from 96.19% in 2000 to 97.92% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities experienced a significant decrease from 2.54% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no reported instances of Matuszes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 97.92% | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |