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

Match, 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 Match surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Match in America

Match is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Match surname appeared 114 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 Match.

We can also compare 2010 data for Match 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 Match

The surname "Match" is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "gemæcca," which means "an equal" or "a match." This term was commonly used to refer to someone who was a fitting companion or partner.

In the early days, the surname "Match" was often spelled in various ways, including "Mache," "Matche," and "Macche." These variations were common during the Middle Ages, as spelling was not standardized until much later. The name is also believed to have some connection to place names, particularly those containing the element "match," such as Matcham and Matchwick.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Match" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1268, which mentions a person named William Match. Another early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, where a John Match is listed.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "Match." One of the earliest was Robert Match (c. 1350 - 1420), who was a prominent merchant and landowner in Somerset during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. Another notable figure was Thomas Match (1557 - 1635), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name "Match" gained some prominence in the literary world. Richard Match (1548 - 1619) was an English poet and playwright, best known for his work "The Metamorphosis of Pigmalion's Image." Another literary figure was Samuel Match (1630 - 1693), a writer and theologian who published several works on religious topics.

In the 18th century, one of the most notable individuals with the surname "Match" was Sir William Match (1722 - 1803), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He played a significant role in several battles and was later appointed as the Governor of Newfoundland.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure was John Match (1815 - 1892), a wealthy industrialist and philanthropist from Manchester, England. He made significant contributions to the development of the city and was known for his charitable works.

Throughout its history, the surname "Match" has been found across various regions of England, with concentrations in counties such as Somerset, Sussex, and Suffolk. While not an exceedingly common surname, it has left its mark on the historical records and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Match

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

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

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