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

Matariyeh, 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 Matariyeh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matariyeh in America

Matariyeh is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matariyeh surname appeared 121 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 Matariyeh.

The history of the last name Matariyeh

The surname MATARIYEH originates from Egypt and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "Matariya," which refers to a town located in the Nile Delta region, near the city of Cairo. This town was once a significant center for agriculture and trade, and it is believed that the MATARIYEH surname was initially adopted by families who resided in or had connections to this area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MATARIYEH surname appears in a historical document from the Fatimid Caliphate, dated around 1150 CE. This document mentions a prominent merchant named Ahmad al-Matariyeh, who was involved in the trade of spices and textiles between Egypt and the Mediterranean region.

In the 13th century, during the Mamluk Sultanate, the MATARIYEH surname gained further prominence. A notable figure bearing this name was Ibrahim al-Matariyeh, a scholar and mathematician who contributed to the development of astronomical tables and calendars. He was born in 1220 CE and passed away in 1289 CE.

The MATARIYEH surname also has connections to the city of Matariya itself, which was once home to several notable historical sites. One such site was the Tree of the Virgin Mary, a legendary sycamore tree associated with the journey of the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. This site became a place of pilgrimage for Christians and may have contributed to the spread of the MATARIYEH name among Christian families in the region.

As the centuries passed, the MATARIYEH surname spread across Egypt and beyond. In the 16th century, a prominent Ottoman official named Mustafa al-Matariyeh held influential positions in the administration of Egypt. He was known for his efforts in improving irrigation systems and agricultural practices in the Nile Delta region.

Another notable figure with the MATARIYEH surname was Fatima al-Matariyeh, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century. Her collection of poems, titled "The Pearls of Wisdom," gained widespread recognition and was widely studied in literary circles.

Throughout history, the MATARIYEH surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, scholars, officials, and poets. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the town of Matariya and the rich cultural heritage of Egypt.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matariyeh

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

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

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