Explore the Family Name Matuszak
The meaning of Matuszak
Polish: patronymic or a pet form of the personal name Matusz ‘Matthew’.
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How common is the last name Matuszak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matuszak has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 18,765th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 19,688th place, a decrease of about 4.92%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the surname increased slightly from 1,351 in 2000 to 1,369 in 2010, a rise of 1.33%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname decreased by 8% between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,765 | #19,688 | -4.92% |
| Count | 1,351 | 1,369 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matuszak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Matuszak also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 98.15% in 2000 and 96.71% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.47%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010 a small percentage (0.51%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 0.74% to 0.66%, whereas those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.74% to 1.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.71% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.61% | 117.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.66% | -10.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |