Explore the Family Name Matuszek
The meaning of Matuszek
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Matusz ‘Matthew’. It can be considered as Polish variant of Czech Matušek, Slovak Matúšek (see Matusek) since the bearers of this surname live mainly in the southern part of Poland (Silesia and Lesser Poland).
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How common is the last name Matuszek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matuszek decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Matuszek ranked as the 69,854th most popular surname, but by 2010 had slipped to 74,375th. This represents a decline of 6.47%. The total number of people with the Matuszek surname also saw a slight decrease during this period, falling from 262 to 260, a drop of 0.76%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #74,375 | -6.47% |
| Count | 262 | 260 | -0.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matuszek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Matuszek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 95.8% to 96.54%. A small percentage, 1.91% in 2000 and 1.92% in 2010, identified as having two or more ethnic identities. For other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no individuals with the Matuszek surname who identified under these categories in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 96.54% | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.92% | 0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |