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

Matina, 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 Matina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matina in America

Matina is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matina surname appeared 137 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 Matina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matina 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 Matina

The surname Matina originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Apulia and Campania, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "matina," meaning "morning" or "dawn." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was born or worked during the early morning hours.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Matina can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. In these records, a certain Matteo Matina is mentioned as a landowner in the area.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in the Archivio di Stato di Napoli, an archive containing historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples. Here, a man named Giovanni Matina is listed as a merchant and trader in the city of Naples.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio Matina lived in the town of Altamura, located in the Apulia region. He was a respected scholar and philosopher, known for his work on Aristotelian logic and ethics. Antonio Matina was born in 1412 and passed away in 1485.

Another individual of note was Giulio Matina, a painter and fresco artist from the city of Salerno in Campania. Born in 1520, he was renowned for his religious artwork and murals commissioned by various churches and monasteries throughout the region. Giulio Matina died in 1598.

In the 17th century, a woman named Maria Matina gained recognition as a skilled lace maker and embroiderer in the city of Naples. Her intricate designs and creations were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy families of the time.

The surname Matina can also be traced back to several small villages and towns in the Apulia and Campania regions, such as Matina di Bari, Matina di Lecce, and Matina di Salerno, where the name was likely derived from the local geography or landmarks.

Throughout history, the surname Matina has been associated with individuals from various professions, including artists, scholars, merchants, and tradesmen, highlighting its widespread presence and adaptability across different social classes and occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matina

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

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

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