Explore the Family Name Matyi
The meaning of Matyi
Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Mátyás (see Matthew).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Matyi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Matyi showed a slight increase in prevalence in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 75,219 in popularity, but by 2010 had increased to a rank of 77,522 - a change of approximately -3.06%. During this ten-year period, the count for this surname also increased from 239 to 247, signifying a growth rate of 3.35%. However, when evaluated on a per 100k basis, the proportion saw a decrease of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #77,522 | -3.06% |
| Count | 239 | 247 | 3.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matyi
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Matyi identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.23% identified as White which decreased slightly to 91.09% by 2010. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic during this time frame, rising from 2.09% to 6.07%. The category of Two or More Races appeared in 2010 with 2.02% of the population identifying as such. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 91.09% | -5.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 6.07% | 190.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |