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

Matilde, 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 Matilde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matilde in America

Matilde is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matilde surname appeared 113 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 Matilde.

The history of the last name Matilde

The surname Matilde has its origins in the Old German language, deriving from the words "maht" meaning "might" or "strength," and "hild" meaning "battle." It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 9th or 10th century, in regions of present-day Germany and the Low Countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Matilde can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Matilda, which is considered a variant spelling of Matilde.

During the Middle Ages, the name Matilde gained popularity among noble families in various European countries. One notable figure was Matilda of Flanders (1031-1083), wife of William the Conqueror and Queen of England. Another was Matilda of Boulogne (1105-1152), Queen of England and Normandy as the wife of King Stephen.

In the 13th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Matilda of Hackeborn (c. 1241-1298), a German mystic and visionary who wrote extensively on religious topics. Her works, including the "Book of Divine Grace," were widely circulated and influential in the late medieval period.

The name Matilde also has connections to place names, such as the town of Matildedal in Denmark, which was named after Princess Matilde of Bavaria (1877-1923), the wife of Prince Waldemar of Denmark.

Other notable individuals with the surname Matilde include:

1. Matilde Serao (1856-1927), an Italian novelist and journalist known for her works depicting the lives of the working class in Naples.

2. Matilde Campodónico (1900-1983), a Uruguayan painter and sculptor renowned for her abstract and surrealist works.

3. Matilde Camus (1919-2012), a Spanish poet and translator who played a significant role in the literary circles of post-war Spain.

4. Matilde Vázquez (1924-2017), a Mexican actress and dancer who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.

5. Matilde Sinibaldi (1968-present), an Italian politician and member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the Five Star Movement.

While the surname Matilde has its roots in medieval Europe, it has since spread across various regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse histories and migrations of people over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matilde

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

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 Matilde 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.

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

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