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

Mathurin, 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 Mathurin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mathurin in America

Mathurin is the 17596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mathurin surname appeared 1,597 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mathurin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mathurin 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 Mathurin

The surname MATHURIN is of French origin, derived from the given name Mathurin, which is a French form of the Latin name Mathurin. It is believed to have emerged in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages.

The name Mathurin is thought to have its roots in the Latin name Maturus, meaning "ripe" or "mature." It was popularized by the veneration of Saint Mathurin, a 4th-century French priest known for his miraculous healing powers and his work in the region of Tours.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MATHURIN can be found in the Livre des Metiers d'Etienne Boileau, a 13th-century manuscript that documented the various trades and professions in Paris. This suggests that the surname was already in use among certain families in the French capital during that period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname MATHURIN was Jean Mathurin, a French theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris. He was born around 1335 and is known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics.

Another historical figure with the surname MATHURIN was François Mathurin, a French sculptor and woodcarver who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings adorning churches and cathedrals in various regions of France.

During the 17th century, Jacques Mathurin, a French merchant and explorer, played a significant role in the early exploration of the Caribbean islands. He established trade routes and settlements in the Lesser Antilles, contributing to the expansion of French colonial influence in the region.

In the 19th century, Émile Mathurin was a prominent French painter and sculptor known for his works depicting rural scenes and landscapes. He was born in 1832 and his paintings are celebrated for their realistic portrayal of everyday life in the French countryside.

The surname MATHURIN can also be traced back to various place names in France, such as Mathurin-sur-Loire, a commune in the Loire Valley region, and Mathurin-en-Vexin, a small village in the northern part of the country. These place names likely influenced the adoption and spread of the surname in their respective regions.

While the surname MATHURIN was primarily concentrated in France during its early history, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to its French origins and the legacy of the individuals who bore this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mathurin

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

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

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