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

Matier, 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 Matier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matier in America

Matier is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matier surname appeared 243 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 Matier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matier 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 Matier

The surname Matier is of French origin, deriving from the Old French word 'maitier' meaning 'master' or 'expert'. It is believed to have emerged in the 12th century as a descriptive name for a skilled artisan or craftsman.

The name is thought to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas such as Normandy and Picardy. It was commonly found among the skilled workers and tradesmen who played a crucial role in the economic and cultural development of medieval French society.

Historical records indicate that the name Matier appeared in various forms throughout the Middle Ages. Some early variations include Maitier, Mestier, and Maistrier. The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, contains entries related to the surname, suggesting that the name was brought to England by Norman settlers following the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Matier can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Saint-Père de Chartres in France, dated around 1150. The document mentions a certain Petrus Maitier, who was likely a skilled craftsman or tradesman associated with the abbey.

In England, the name Matier is closely linked to the town of Matier in Staffordshire, which likely derived its name from the surname itself. This connection suggests that the Matier family played a significant role in the development and naming of this particular location.

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Matier throughout history are Jacques Matier (1560-1621), a renowned French sculptor and architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and cathedrals in Paris. Another prominent figure was Marie Antoinette Matier (1732-1801), a French painter and engraver celebrated for her exquisite portraiture and landscape works.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name Matier dates back to the late 18th century. John Matier (1755-1827), a merchant and landowner from Pennsylvania, played a significant role in the economic development of the region during the early years of the nation's independence.

Other notable individuals with the surname Matier include Robert Matier (1847-1919), a Scottish-born American industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the steel industry in Pittsburgh, and Marguerite Matier (1895-1982), a French novelist and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matier

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

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

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