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

Matiz, 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 Matiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matiz in America

Matiz is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matiz surname appeared 182 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 Matiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matiz 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 Matiz

The surname "MATIZ" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It is likely derived from the Catalan word "Matís," which means "hue" or "shade," referring to a person's complexion or hair color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Catalonian town of Matizs, which dates back to the 13th century. This place name may have influenced the spelling and spread of the surname throughout the region.

Historical records from the 14th century mention a renowned poet and scholar named Guillem Matiz (1310-1387), who hailed from Barcelona. His works, which were widely acclaimed during his lifetime, shed light on the cultural and literary traditions of medieval Catalonia.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jaume Matiz (1422-1498) was a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between the Mediterranean ports and the newly discovered Americas. His successful business ventures contributed significantly to the economic growth of the region.

During the 16th century, a famous architect named Pere Matiz (1541-1612) was renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

Another notable individual with this surname was María Matiz (1675-1743), a celebrated painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her exquisite works depicting the aristocracy and clergy of her time.

In the 18th century, a military leader named Francesc Matiz (1722-1798) played a crucial role in the defense of Catalonia during the Spanish War of Succession. His strategic leadership and bravery earned him widespread respect and admiration.

These examples illustrate the historical prominence and significance of the surname "MATIZ" within the Catalonian region of Spain, and its association with various cultural, artistic, and military figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matiz

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

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

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