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

Maton, 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 Maton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maton in America

Maton is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maton surname appeared 208 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 Maton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maton 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 Maton

The surname Maton has its origins in France, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "maton," which referred to a bricklayer or mason. The name likely originated in regions where the profession of bricklaying or masonry was prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Maton can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny, a medieval cartulary from the late 12th century. This document mentions a person named Petrus Maton, suggesting the surname's existence during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records and manuscripts across France, including the Livre de la Taille de Paris, a tax roll from 1292 that lists several individuals with the surname Maton residing in Paris.

The Maton surname has also been linked to certain place names in France, such as the village of Maton in the department of Meuse. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname based on their place of origin or residence.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Maton surname throughout history are:

1. Jean Maton (c. 1450-1520), a French Renaissance architect and sculptor who worked on several famous buildings, including the Château de Chambord.

2. Nicolas Maton (1588-1649), a French engraver and printmaker known for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting religious scenes and landscapes.

3. Guillaume Maton (1667-1743), a French botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and classification.

4. Robert Maton (1836-1920), a British naturalist and author who published several works on the flora and fauna of various regions in England.

5. André Maton (1899-1976), a French painter and sculptor known for his abstract and cubist works, which were widely exhibited throughout Europe in the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the Maton surname who left their mark in various fields throughout history, highlighting the name's enduring presence across different eras and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maton

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

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

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