2000
#24,949
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 935
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.35
Rare Last name
Mathurin
A surname derived from the French male given name Mathurin, a variant of Mathurien.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,346 Americans carry the last name Mathurin. That puts it at #14,094 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 146,102 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mathurin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mathurin with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 146,102
Census rank
#14,094
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,046 bearers of the surname Mathurin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14094th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mathurin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.0%. The next largest groups are White (7.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mathurin
Among Census respondents with the surname Mathurin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.0%. The next largest groups are White (7.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mathurin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mathurin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American83.0% · 1,699
- White7.9% · 161
- Two or more races4.3% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 81
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mathurin
Mathurin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#17,596
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,597
+662 bearers (+70.8%)
Per 100,000 0.54
Rank movement Up 7,353 places
2020
#14,094
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,046
+449 bearers (+28.1%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Up 3,502 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #24,949 | 935 | 0.35 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,596 | 1,597 | 0.54 | +662 bearers (+70.8%) | Up 7,353 places |
| 2020 | #14,094 | 2,046 | 0.68 | +449 bearers (+28.1%) | Up 3,502 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mathurin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,596 | #14,094 | 19.9% |
| Count | 1,597 | 2,046 | 28.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.54 | 0.68 | 26.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mathurin bearers went from 1,597 to 2,046 (+28.1% change). The surname moved up 3,502 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,596 to #14,094.
FAQ
Mathurin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mathurin?
Name Census estimates that about 2,346 living Americans carry the surname Mathurin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 146,102 residents.
How common is Mathurin?
Mathurin ranks #14,094 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,046 people with the surname Mathurin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,346), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mathurin.
Has Mathurin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mathurin went from 1,597 recorded bearers to 2,046. That is an increase of 449 (+28.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #17,596 to #14,094.
What does the Census say about the background of Mathurin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mathurin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.0%. The next largest groups are White (7.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mathurin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.0% (1,699 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mathurin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (83.0%), White (7.9%), Two or More Races (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mathurin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mathurin mean?
A surname derived from the French male given name Mathurin, a variant of Mathurien. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mathurin (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Mathurin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.