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

Mathus, 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 Mathus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mathus in America

Mathus is the 49636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mathus surname appeared 423 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 Mathus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mathus 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 Mathus

The surname MATHUS is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Mathu," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Matthew" or "Matthias." The name is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was the son of Mathu.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MATHUS surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named John Matheu is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during this period, as they were often adapted based on local dialects and pronunciation.

In the 14th century, the MATHUS surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, which listed a Thomas Matheu. This document provides valuable insights into the geographical distribution of the name during that time.

As surnames became more standardized, the spelling MATHUS emerged as a prominent variation. One notable bearer of this name was William MATHUS, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the records of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in the early 16th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MATHUS surname continued to spread across England, with several individuals leaving their mark on history. One such person was John MATHUS, a prominent clergyman who served as the Rector of Hinton St. George in Somerset from 1589 to 1630.

Another notable figure was Richard MATHUS, a landowner from Gloucestershire who was born in 1612. His name appeared in various legal documents and property records of the time.

In the 18th century, the MATHUS surname crossed the Atlantic, with families bearing this name settling in the American colonies. One early example is Thomas MATHUS, who was born in Virginia in 1725 and fought in the Revolutionary War.

As the centuries progressed, the MATHUS surname continued to be passed down through generations, with various individuals making contributions in various fields. One such person was James MATHUS, a renowned architect born in London in 1835, who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city.

Throughout its long history, the MATHUS surname has maintained a strong presence in England and has gradually spread to other parts of the world, carried by families and individuals who have left their mark on the places they called home.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mathus

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

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

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