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

Mathelier, 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 Mathelier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mathelier in America

Mathelier is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mathelier surname appeared 216 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 Mathelier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mathelier 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 Mathelier

The surname Mathelier originates from France, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "matelir," which means "to hammer" or "to forge." This suggests that the name may have been associated with metalworkers or blacksmiths in its early days.

During the Middle Ages, the name Mathelier appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Livre des Métiers, a compilation of medieval trade regulations in Paris. This document mentions several Matheliers who were involved in metalworking professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mathelier can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century. It lists a certain Robertus Mathelier, who was a resident of the town of Chartres.

In the 13th century, the name Mathelier was associated with a prominent family from the Champagne region of France. Jean Mathelier (c. 1220-1285) was a respected landowner and vintner in the village of Épernay.

The Matheliers played a significant role in the development of the winemaking industry in the region, and their name became closely tied to the vineyards and cellars of Champagne.

During the Renaissance period, the Mathelier family expanded its influence, with several notable members making their mark. Jacques Mathelier (1487-1562) was a respected scholar and humanist who served as a tutor to the sons of French nobility.

Another prominent figure was Marie Mathelier (1523-1598), a renowned herbalist and apothecary in the city of Lyon. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies earned her a reputation throughout France.

In the 17th century, the name Mathelier gained prominence in the legal and administrative circles of Paris. Pierre Mathelier (1612-1687) was a respected magistrate and member of the Parlement de Paris, the highest court of justice in the kingdom.

As the centuries passed, the Mathelier name continued to appear in various professions and regions of France, reflecting the family's diverse contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mathelier

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

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

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