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

Matari, 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 Matari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matari in America

Matari is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matari surname appeared 137 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 Matari.

The history of the last name Matari

The surname Matari has its origins in Italy, where it first appeared in the late 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "matarus," which means "early" or "morning." It is believed that the name was initially given to someone who was known for being an early riser or for working early in the morning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Matari can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1287. This document mentions a man named Giovanni Matari, who was a merchant and landowner. In the years that followed, the name began to spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

In the 14th century, the name Matari appeared in several historical records, including the Catasto Fiorentino, a census-like document that recorded the names and properties of residents of Florence. One notable individual from this time period was Simone Matari, a prominent banker and financier who lived in Florence from 1320 to 1385.

During the Renaissance period, the Matari family gained further prominence in Italy. In the 15th century, a man named Filippo Matari was a renowned artist and sculptor who worked on several important projects in Florence and Rome. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

As the centuries passed, the Matari name continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. In the 18th century, there was a philosopher and writer named Giovanni Battista Matari, who was born in Bologna in 1723 and died in 1799. His works explored topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of human consciousness.

Another significant figure bearing the Matari name was Vincenzo Matari, a military leader and strategist who lived in the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in the Italian unification movement and was instrumental in several battles against the Austrian forces.

Other notable individuals with the surname Matari include Maria Matari, a celebrated opera singer from the late 19th century, and Luca Matari, a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Milan during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matari

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

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 Matari 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.

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

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