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

Matadamas, 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 Matadamas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matadamas in America

Matadamas is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matadamas surname appeared 185 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 Matadamas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matadamas 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 Matadamas

The surname Matadamas has its origins in the Spanish language and can be traced back to the late 15th century in the region of Andalusia, Spain. The name is derived from the Spanish phrase "matar damas," which translates to "to kill ladies." This phrase likely originated as a nickname or a reference to a specific occupation or event involving a person with this surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Matadamas can be found in the census records of the city of Seville in 1498. The name appears several times in these records, indicating that there were multiple families bearing this surname in the area at that time. Additionally, the name is mentioned in various historical documents from the Spanish Inquisition, which took place during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Matadamas was Juan Matadamas, a Spanish soldier who participated in the Conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Juan Matadamas was born in Seville in 1501 and died in Mexico City in 1562. His exploits and bravery during the conquest earned him recognition and a place in the historical accounts of that period.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Francisca Matadamas, a Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century. Francisca was born in Granada in 1620 and is known for her religious paintings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain. She died in Granada in 1687.

In the 18th century, the name Matadamas gained recognition through the work of Diego Matadamas, a Spanish poet and playwright. Diego was born in Cádiz in 1725 and wrote several plays and poetry collections that were popular during his lifetime. He passed away in Madrid in 1798.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname Matadamas was Antonio Matadamas, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars. Antonio was born in Málaga in 1810 and served in the Spanish Army, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership during the conflicts. He died in Madrid in 1885.

The surname Matadamas has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain, such as the village of Matadamas in the province of Cádiz. Additionally, there are records of variations in the spelling of the name, such as Matadama and Matadamas, which were common in different regions of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matadamas

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

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 Matadamas 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 Matadamas 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 Matadamas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Matadamas, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!