Find out how popular the last name Mastromatteo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mastromatteo.

Mastromatteo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mastromatteo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mastromatteo in America

Mastromatteo is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mastromatteo surname appeared 268 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mastromatteo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mastromatteo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mastromatteo

The surname MASTROMATTEO is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Calabria and Sicily in southern Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian words "mastro", meaning "master" or "teacher", and "Matteo", which is the Italian variation of the name Matthew.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MASTROMATTEO can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various medieval documents and records from the regions of Calabria and Sicily. The surname likely originated as a descriptive name, referring to someone who was a skilled craftsman or teacher, and was associated with the name Matthew.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname MASTROMATTEO was Pietro MASTROMATTEO, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived in the city of Reggio Calabria in the late 14th century. He is credited with designing and constructing several notable churches and buildings in the region, including the Church of San Giorgio al Corso in Reggio Calabria.

Another notable figure was Girolamo MASTROMATTEO, a Sicilian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was a professor at the University of Palermo and authored several influential works on philosophy and religion during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the surname MASTROMATTEO was also found in the records of the Spanish nobility, suggesting that individuals with this surname may have migrated from Italy to Spain during this time. One such individual was Don Rodrigo MASTROMATTEO, a Spanish nobleman and military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

During the 18th century, the surname MASTROMATTEO gained prominence in the field of medicine and science. Andrea MASTROMATTEO (1712-1789) was a renowned Italian physician and botanist from Calabria, known for his contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their applications in treating various illnesses.

In more recent history, Nicola MASTROMATTEO (1901-1976) was an Italian sculptor and artist from Sicily, renowned for his works in marble and bronze. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Italy.

While the surname MASTROMATTEO is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mastromatteo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mastromatteo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mastromatteo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mastromatteo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mastromatteo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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