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

Materne, 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 Materne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Materne in America

Materne is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Materne surname appeared 298 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 Materne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Materne 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 Materne

The surname MATERNE is believed to have originated in France, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "maternus," which means "maternal" or "motherly." The name likely referred to a person with a strong maternal instinct or someone associated with a mother or matriarchal figure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MATERNE surname can be found in the municipal archives of the city of Arras, located in northern France, dating back to the 13th century. The record mentions a certain "Jehan Materne," who was a prominent citizen of the town.

During the medieval period, the MATERNE name was predominantly concentrated in the regions of Picardy and Normandy in northern France. It is believed that the name may have originated from a place name or a geographical location, as was common practice during that era.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named MATERNE residing in the town of Rouen, located in the Normandy region. One notable member of this family was Jean MATERNE, who lived from 1420 to 1495 and was a respected merchant and landowner.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as MATTERN, MATTERNE, and MATERNUS. In Germany, the name MATERNUS was sometimes used interchangeably with MATERNE, reflecting the shared Latin roots.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the MATERNE surname was François MATERNE, a French poet and playwright who lived from 1548 to 1611. His works, although not widely known today, were celebrated in literary circles during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual named Louis MATERNE (1721-1789) made his mark as a respected architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in his hometown of Strasbourg, France.

Another notable bearer of the MATERNE surname was Marie MATERNE (1820-1898), a French philanthropist and advocate for women's education. She founded several schools and educational institutions in Paris, providing opportunities for underprivileged young women to receive an education.

The MATERNE name has also been associated with various industries and professions throughout history. For example, in the 19th century, a family named MATERNE owned and operated a successful vineyard and winery in the Alsace region of France, producing renowned wines that were exported across Europe.

While the MATERNE surname may not be as widespread as some other French surnames, it has left its mark on history through the contributions of individuals in various fields, from literature and architecture to education and viticulture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Materne

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

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

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