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

Matienzo, 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 Matienzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matienzo in America

Matienzo is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matienzo surname appeared 311 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 Matienzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matienzo 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 Matienzo

The surname Matienzo is of Spanish origin, derived from a place name in the Cantabria region of northern Spain. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 11th century.

Matienzo was originally a toponym referring to a small village located in the municipality of Rionansa, in the valley of the Matienzo River. The name is believed to stem from the Latin word "matiana," which means "morning" or "early hours," suggesting that the village was situated in an area where the sun rose early.

In the 13th century, historical records mention a nobleman named Rodrigo de Matienzo, who served as a knight in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile (1221-1284). This early reference to the Matienzo surname indicates that the family had already established itself among the Spanish nobility by that time.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Matienzo surname was Juan de Matienzo (1520-1579), a Spanish jurist and author of the influential legal treatise "Commentaria in Librum Quintum Recollectionis Legum Hispaniae." This work was instrumental in shaping the legal system of the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

Another important historical figure was Pedro de Matienzo (1578-1647), a Spanish Jesuit missionary who dedicated his life to converting indigenous populations in Peru and Bolivia to Christianity. He is known for his efforts in establishing the Jesuit missions in the region and for his writings on the native cultures he encountered.

In the realm of literature, Juan José Matienzo (1713-1794) was a Spanish poet and dramatist who gained recognition for his works in the Neoclassical style. His plays and poems were widely performed and published during the 18th century.

The Matienzo surname also has a notable presence in the field of architecture. José Matienzo Nieves (1884-1964) was a prominent Puerto Rican architect who designed numerous iconic buildings in San Juan, including the Conde de Vallellano Building and the Teatro Municipal.

Throughout history, the Matienzo surname has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matienzo

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

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

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