Explore the Family Name Van Matre
The meaning of Van Matre
Variant of Van Mater and Van Metre, surnames of Dutch origin.
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How common is the last name Van Matre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Matre has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,784 in popularity whereas in 2010 it dropped to 21,080, signifying a decrease of around 6.55%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped marginally from 1,259 in 2000 to 1,246 in 2010, resulting in a reduction of approximately 1.03%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by around 10.64%, changing from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,784 | #21,080 | -6.55% |
| Count | 1,259 | 1,246 | -1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Matre
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Van Matre surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010; however, there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade, from 96.90% to 94.94%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 60.74%, moving from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased significantly by 120%, from 0.95% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native showed a minor decline from 0.48% in 2000 to 0.40% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 94.94% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.17% | 60.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 2.09% | 120% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.4% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |