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

Matroni, 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 Matroni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Matroni in America

Matroni is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Matroni surname appeared 115 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 Matroni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Matroni 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 Matroni

The surname Matroni has its origins in Italy, where it first appeared in the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "mater," meaning "mother," suggesting that it may have been a occupational surname for a midwife or someone who assisted with childbirth. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname referring to a motherly or nurturing person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Matroni can be found in historical documents from the city of Bologna, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family bearing the name Matroni, which was likely associated with the city's prosperous merchant class at the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo Matroni is mentioned in chronicles from the city of Florence. He was a respected scholar and poet who contributed to the flourishing of Italian Renaissance literature during that period.

The name Matroni can also be traced to the region of Tuscany, where it was associated with several noble families. One such family, the Matroni di Siena, played a prominent role in the political and cultural life of the city-state of Siena during the 15th and 16th centuries.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Pietro Matroni (c. 1450-1522) gained fame for his exquisite frescoes and altarpieces adorning churches throughout central Italy. His works can still be admired in cities like Perugia and Orvieto.

In the 18th century, a distinguished jurist and legal scholar named Cesare Matroni (1720-1792) made significant contributions to the development of Italian jurisprudence. His writings and judicial decisions were widely respected and influential during the Enlightenment era.

Throughout its history, the surname Matroni has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, although it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Italian surnames. Its rich heritage and associations with notable figures in the arts, sciences, and professions have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Matroni

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

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

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